Ford F-150 Complaints (2018)

2,327 consumer complaints on file.

#11732527April 20, 2026
POWER TRAIN
There's already a recall for gear down shifting for this model truck but cuts off as manufactured 8/17. My truck is doing the same thing. It's manufactured on 10/17.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732211April 19, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, WHEELS
while driving at highway speeds the transmission has shited gears causing the truck to hesitate, and stuble hunting for gears. This truck has the same 6r80 transmission that is being recalled in 2015-2017 modles. Please have this modle year include.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732225April 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Issue with CDF drum in transmission. Having transmission rebuilt due to failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732246April 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failing caused me to almost get in a collision on multiple occasions. Most recent incident failed to go into gear and was almost tboned.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732249April 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
10R80 Transmission has started to go bad like all the other complaints. CDF Drum walking, Valve Body leaking pressure, Torque Converter bearings are whining and getting louder. Flaring between gears and now at highway speeds from 9th gear to 10th gear is has a flare then goes into "Neutral Lockup" and tries to go back to 1st gear. Thankfully, it hasn't actually locked into 1st gear but this happens frequently and is a major life threatening defect now. I am afraid to drive the vehicle and Ford Motors knows there is an issue (for years) and has not created a recall for my VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732157April 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The transmission shifts very hard into 3rd gear. Now it seems to slip going into 3rd,5th&8th gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732002April 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The truck will downshift without warning causing an abrupt slow down in speed something is wrong with this transmission Ford should recall this transmission and make it right
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732044April 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was on Spencer street at the light about to cross on Saint rose park way. When the light turned green my truck wouldn’t let me proceed and the it went into a low gear and make a lot of noise until I crossed and stoped at the Horizon ridge light. At the light I turned off the truck like I have done every time this had happened after ford said they did the recall but after they did the recall I’ve been having all these issues. I turned the vehicle back on and put into into drive and it went into reverse I immediately pressed my brakes knowing there is a car behind me. Thankfully the guy saw the truck with the hazards and going into reverse he immediately went into the next lane. I couldn’t move I was stalled. Had the shut the truck off again and then turn it back on and then I was able to go into drive and sit on the side of the road. Meanwhile I can smell like this burning smell. Now this had happened 2 days after they came out to supposedly fix the recall that was on the truck. I didn’t work the next day after they came out to fit it at my job but driving home that day it drove sort of ok I felt a little lack of going into gear. When I went to work it did a hard jerk while driving like if the transmission was going to fall out. I parked at work for my 10 hour shift and when I went to go home I turned on my truck and out it into drive and it went into reverse. Thankfully I was in park and no cars was behind me. I called ford to tell them what had happened after they came and fix it and they told me it was not part of the recall. But yet when I looked up the recall when my insurance let me know if it people was saying they was having issues going into gears and possibly stalling. This is a serious matter and they keep brushing it off and telling me that I need to pay them to look at it. I don’t feel I need to pay if it is their mistake. I took it to my warranty company and they tried to fix it and found nothing on their end. At this point I gor into almost 5accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732102April 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Sudden transmission downshifts to 1st gear during highway speeds. My truck wasn’t included in transmission recalls by ford. This problem is known but ford won’t replace. The downshift happens without warning. No engine lights or messages appear before or after the downshift. The transmission shifts harsh no matter what - this has been confirmed by multiple mechanics and the mechanics say it’s a known issue with this year transmission - 18’ - 10R80
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731786April 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact's husband owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25E070000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while her husband was driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle was vibrating with an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into eighth, ninth, or tenth gear and often lost automotive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with cam phasers failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the residence and then towed to the contact’s uncle's garage where the vehicle was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was turned off and parked. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731900April 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving in the fast lane on the interstate at highway speeds, my 2018 Ford F-150 with a 10-speed (10R80) transmission experienced a sudden hard jerk followed by erratic shifting. The vehicle began shifting unpredictably, including harsh downshifting behavior that caused rapid deceleration. At the same time, the transmission temperature began increasing rapidly, and the truck started overheating. We were forced to quickly move out of the fast lane to avoid traffic and pull over due to safety concerns. This occurred at night on a sketchy exit, approximately four hours from home. We had to wait for help and ended up calling 911 because the situation felt unsafe. We were stranded and had to stay in a hotel. There was no clear warning before this happened. The condition worsened quickly to the point the vehicle could not be safely driven. This created a serious safety risk due to sudden hard jerking, rapid deceleration, overheating, and the need to immediately exit the fast lane, increasing the risk of collision and loss of control at highway speeds. The vehicle previously received a PCM reprogramming update related to transmission performance based on manufacturer service guidance. Despite this, the failure still occurred suddenly and without warning. There have been reports of updated internal components in newer versions of this transmission, suggesting that improvements have been made over time. This issue appears consistent with other reports of sudden downshifting and unsafe shifting behavior in Ford F-150 transmissions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731936April 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
A few months ago I heard a rattle coming from somewhere below the Ford F150, and ever since then the gear changes have been acting strange, from hard gear shifts when vehicle is cold to sudden downshifts from high gears (7,8) all the way down to 1st gear. Sometimes, the gear gets stuck in a high gear when I am completely stopped, and lose all the power. RPMs can get very high before it changes gear. Thankfully nothing catastrophic has happened, but now I feel unsafe to drive it. An independent service center tested and confirmed that, based on peoples experience with the 10 speed transmission, what I heard at the beginning was the CDF drum failure, and that the Transmission was on the way to total failure at 68,000 miles. No lights appeared on the dashboard, and computer hasn't registered anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731957April 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My 10R80 transmission on my 2018 Ford F-150 XLT failed. It started having delayed engagement from gears 1-5. The motor would increase in RPM with no transmission engagement then suddenly slam into gear. I had to have a full rebuild on the motor. This failure put me into danger when pulling out into an active road from a side street. The vehicle would start to move forward then have delayed engagement and not move. Putting me and my family in great harm.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731987April 17, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle skips a beat when shifting and it jumps from 10-8 gear for no reason causing the vehicle to lag or shift rough and break
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731519April 16, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact attempted to purchase a 2018 Ford F-150; however, there was an active recall associated with the VIN. The contact had not yet purchased the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25E070000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731386April 15, 2026
ENGINE
There was a consumer satisfaction program # 21N03 listed for 2018 f150 2018 3.5L EcoBoost engines and for some reason my VIN wasnt included. I am currently having this issue. My truck has 40k miles on it. Please make them issue a new consumer satisfaction program to include all 2018 F-150 models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731399April 15, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failed at 52,120.0 miles. Erratic shifting and power loss. CDF drum failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731210April 14, 2026
ENGINE
The cam phasers failed somewhere between 60,000 - 70,000 miles. It is a defective part that was subject to a customer satisfaction program in 2020 or 2021 but we purchased the vehicle after this. Now, Ford is saying that we need to pay to replace the cam phasers and the timing belt. It was quoted at $5777.62, which is a significant repair cost. Also, this shouldn't happen with this part and I am seeing everywhere that other consumers are having the same problem, including some at the current dealer we are working with. Any help is appreciated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730638April 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am reporting a serious and ongoing transmission problem with my Ford F-150 that creates a safety hazard while driving. The transmission shifts very harshly and makes a loud thumping noise, especially when accelerating after braking in traffic. There are multiple occasions where I press the gas pedal and the vehicle does not move at all. After a delay, it suddenly engages with a very hard impact that feels like the vehicle has been hit from behind. This issue is extremely dangerous, especially in heavy traffic and on highways, because the vehicle hesitates or fails to move when attempting to accelerate. This puts me at risk of being rear-ended or causing an accident. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership multiple times. The transmission has been replaced three times, but the same issue continues to occur. Despite this, the dealer has returned the vehicle to me stating that no problem was found. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle, especially on highways, and it is my primary transportation to work. The problem remains unresolved despite repeated repair attempts. I believe this is a serious defect that needs investigation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730209April 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving approximately 40- 50mph the transmission randomly downshifts from 8th gear to 1st gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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