Ford F-150 Complaints (2018)

2,327 consumer complaints on file.

#11650182March 24, 2025
ENGINE
Oil consumption is excessive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650218March 24, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
2018 f150 5.0L engine. Uses excessive oil. Usually have to add 2-3 qts of oil between oil changes. Numerous times (over 20) I have stopped and vehicle would not start because oil level was too low. Happened multiple times before I knew what was causing this issue. Same vehicle transmission will shift from 4th gear to 2nd causing engine to rev high and jerk one forward. Ford knows about the oil issues with these engines. This is causing unwanted expense with having to add oil between changes, excessive engine wear, and damage to other engine components and exhaust system components.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650228March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle downshifted from 10th gear to 6th gear while traveling 70 MPH on I-20. RPM rose to 4,500 before truck could be finally stopped on an off ramp. Vehicle engine was eventually turned. After a couple of minutes vehicle was started again and operated normally for continued return home.Vehicle spent 1 week at dealer for evaluation and computer reprogramming. Recently vehicle (F-150 XLT) has again downshifted while traveling at 65 MPH from 10th gear except this time only to 8th gear. Pulled over, stopped the engine, waited a couple of minutes and restarted the engine. Vehicle again operated normally in all gears. Both downshifts occurred while the vehicle was in the cruise control mode and no there were no warning light indications prior to either occurrence. No computer codes indicated during follow-up evaluations.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650248March 24, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I tow my boat the starter overheats and when I stop to get gas I have trouble starting the engine or it won't start at all until the engine cools completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650314March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Throttle cuts out unexpectedly and truck seems to rapidly decelerate. Sometimes when this happens my transmission slams into another gear and tires chirp.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650331March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
When my truck shifts, your be going down the road and then it downshifts and RPM going up, then it goes in between gears..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649891March 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
All vehicles for maks from 1017to 1024is having transmission issues with the 1080R transmission. I would be driving down the hwy and it would continuously kick in and out of gears. Which is because it has a drum internally which is faulty. Ford knows there's a problem and won't address it. So many people are having to pay for a complete transmission replacement. My vehicle had about 78000 miles only and cost me almost 9000 dollars.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649937March 22, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I received a recall on my 2018 F-150 to update / reprogram the PCM. The truck had been running well and had not had any check engine lights on (at least since I have owned it). The recall work was done at a local Ford dealer on 2-17-2025. On [XXX], the check engine light came on. The truck was taken to a local mechanic who scanned the code and said it indicated that one of the catalytic converters needed replaced. The light went out about a week later, but came back on [XXX]. I believe the check engine light coming on is related to / caused by the recall in which the PCM was updated. I contacted the service department where the recall work was performed. He said the dealership could scan the check engine code, but it would cost $200-$300 and I would be responsible for that cost. After reading about many similar cases online in which other people believe the recall work has now caused check engine codes indicating there is a problem with the catalytic converter(s). I contacted FORD customer service and opened a case (case # [XXX] ). I was told by the dealer that the truck could go into limp mode at any point and would be basically undrivable at that point and potentially cause a dangerous situation - especially in traffic or if towing a trailer. I am getting no where with the dealer or FORD customer service. I believe the problem has been caused by the recall in which the PCM was updated. I would greatly appreciate this concern being investigated. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649667March 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle hesitates to take off, it jerks, has harsh shifting, skips gears and yesterday at a stop sign when I tried to go forward, it rolled backward.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649703March 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on a state highway at 50 MPH, the transmission started slipping, and the vehicle jerked and lost automotive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the shoulder lane, and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The local dealer was not contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649795March 21, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who reset the emissions light; however, the failure persisted. The failure became more persistent over time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an emissions failure due to a failed catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649809March 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Ford has a known design issue with the 10 speed transmission in this truck that cause the hydraulic clutch to leak fluid. This causes the truck to shift very harshly, miss gears, and randomly down-shift, or jump out of gear. This is an issue that prompted them to create a TSB specifically to address this issue. My truck only has 85,000 miles on it and I will most likely be needing a new transmission in result of this issue. This design flaw was recognized by Ford and was designed out of the newer version of the 10 speed transmission. This issue also can not be fixed by replacing the part like in kind. It requires it to replaced with a differently designed part. You do not know when the transmission is going to loose hydraulic pressure due to the clutch leaking fluid, it has happened when I have been pulling into traffic and it has also happened when I have been cruising down the road at maintained speed. It does not do it consistently. I have gone an entire month without having issues. As of late it is now doing it on a regular basis and I will have to take it to the dealership to be serviced. This issue is widespread across all vehicles with the 10 speed transmission from 2017-2020. TSB 25-2018. This isn't a repair that can be made by a consumer, it has to be made by a Ford dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649443March 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and an estimate was provided for the cost of the transmission replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,787.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649172March 19, 2025
ENGINE
Plastic oil pan and plastic drain plug leaks due to improper sealing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649254March 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact called on behalf of his son who owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving on the highway with the cruise control set to 60 MPH, the transmission started slipping and the message “Service Vehicle Soon” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local Advanced Auto Parts where a handheld scanner was used to retrieved DTC: 176 (HEGO sensor circuit indicates system lean – left side). The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,536.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648954March 18, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized as if the vehicle was in park(P) with the vehicle turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle was still running. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648982March 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648754March 17, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud rattling sound on cold starts. The contact related the failure to TSB Numbers: 23-2143 and 21N03. The dealer and Ferman Ford (727) 797-2277); were notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648836March 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission experienced rough shifting and made an abnormal clunking sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the adaptive learning cable reset. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648473March 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
10 speed transmission. Began to shift had in and out of 8th gear. When shifting out of 3rd, it would lose power and slow down. While traveling highway speed, it suddenly shifted from 10th down to 1st for a brief time before getting back in gear. This caused me to take my foot off of the gas and begin applying the brake while traveling on the freeway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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