Ford F-150 Complaints (2018)

2,327 consumer complaints on file.

#11568889January 30, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving and the transmission coolant lines all rusted & broke. As a result, coolant fluid will leak completely therefore potential damage to other components. This was an issue with some older model Ford F150 too. Worse part is that 2 of the needed parts are on backorder with no expected dates for availability.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567998January 26, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
On several occasions the truck engine started to sound noisy, metal clicking when running. l checked the oil and found it was down several quarts of oil. This has happened several times despite my checking. No leak. Usually down one quart but sometimes down 5 or 6 quarts. The engine doesn't start sometimes and has no power on other times. I brought it to a Ford dealer and told him that it was burning a lot of oil and he changed oil and filter, he replaced the air filter and spark plugs and checked the top of cylinders, he did an "induction service" and said to have it done again in 1,000 miles. Total cost $1,265.50. He also mentioned (not on the bill) that I may need a new engine. No sign of leaking and it looses oil faster than I can check.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11568033January 26, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made a rattling sound. The check engine warning light was later illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where DTC Code: P0369 (Camshaft Position Sensor “B” Circuit Intermittent Bank 1) was retrieved. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced for the second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the cam phaser had previously been replaced in 2021 under warranty; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567817January 25, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear window shattering when remote started and auto rear defogger auto engaged 1-22-24
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567549January 24, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lights independently flicker on and off continuously until the battery is completely drained and died. No capability to stop this from occurring.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567555January 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
10 speed transmission started hesitating to shift and/or shifting erratically. This created a situation where there was a lack of power when attempting to accelerate. The vehicle felt as though it went briefly into neutral while trying to find the right gear. When the transmission engaged, it did so with a jerking action which caused the passenger(s) to be thrown back into seat. This condition first presented in 2020 at which time the transmission was “reprogrammed “. It recently happened again, was “reprogrammed”, but showed trouble codes which could not be reset. Dealer recommended a new transmission or a vehicle replacement. Currently waiting to see if Ford has any further assistance to offer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567486January 24, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The 4WD system tries to engage on its own only in cold weather for the first 1/2 to 1 mile of driving. Somehow the vacuum isn’t holding.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567293January 23, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield Wipers stopped working
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566500January 19, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during the initial start of the vehicle, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566548January 19, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On January 16, 2024 We had been driving in 4 wheel drive. When we arrived home put the truck in 2 wheel drive, then in park, set the emergency brake and got out. We went in the house. A minute or two later the alarm on the truck started up. When I opened the door the truck was rolling down the driveway into the street. On January 17, 2024 We again had been driving in 4 wheel drive. Arrived home put it back in 2 wheel drive, put it in park, set the emergency brake and got out. My husband sat in the driver's side while I got my twin granddaughters out of the passenger side because the driver's side rear door doesn't work properly in icy weather. As I as unbuckling my granddaughter's seat the truck began rolling down the driveway. I had to run away from the truck. I ended up hitting ice, falling on my back and hitting my head hard. Later in the day we took it out and tried it again and had the same results. Even with the truck in park and the emergency brake engaged the truck rolled down a slight incline.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11566186January 18, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
when the temp outside is below freezing the driver-side door will not latch shut and the doors will not lock.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566276January 18, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver's and passenger's doors had failed to latch securely. The door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door check arm attachment point. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566382January 18, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Passenger door actuator would not reingange the door after opening. Temperature was around 15 Farenheit for awhile. Door opened with some effort, but would not latch back. If vehicle was in motion door would need to be held to prevent opening. The vehicle could be locked for the door to stay in place, but it would not sit flush with the body of the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566383January 18, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Tailgate actuator sometimes does not open completely. Pressin the button engages the operation, I can hear it trying to unlatch, but the tailgate does not completely release. If the tailgate is not in use for awhile, opens as intended for few times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566031January 17, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Doors keep freezing and they won't stay shut when you drive if it gets below 25 degrees
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566047January 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle has 10 speed transmission with shifting problems. Erratic shifting (1st to 10th), shifts in between to neutral with very high rpms. Clunking in between shifts. Dangerous to drive as it shifts to neutral while driving. Dash warning lights appear and several codes regarding transmission failure noted. At ford dealer now. They are recommending replacement. This appears to be a common problem with ford 10 speed transmission
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566062January 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The Transmission in my 2018 F150 has failed. I recently returned from deployment and begin to start driving my truck again from being in storage with minimal driving done to it while I was away to find out that the transmission had begin to slip gears, loose power, make sudden stalls while driving and shift erratically while traveling. While commuting to work pulling out from a dead stop the vehicle has stalled a number of times living me in the cross of oncoming traffic of speeds of 50+ MPH. The truck is currently in the shop and Ford diagnosed it as a bad transmission that needs to be replace. There were no warning lights until the transmission failed completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565390January 14, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission causing harsh shifts, random shifting and complete failure in the middle of the road. It is available for inspection at any given time. These transmission issues have left me stranded at red lights, in the middle of intersections, and on interstate highways and have become a major safety hazard for myself and those around me on the road. Two men from Bob Ruth Ford in Dillsburg, PA diagnosed that there was an error code for a bad solenoid. Another local independent garage mechanic said that likely meant I need a new valve body. The only warnings I’ve gotten until recent when failure occurs was a “see manual” notification on occasion. Twice within the last week I’ve also received a check engine light immediately after failure. This vehicle only has 61,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565457January 14, 2024
ENGINE
Leaking antifreeze from t clamp with quick connects
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565317January 13, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
This is the 6th winter I have had my truck. Every winter, the door locks freeze to the point the doors won't close. I have called ford, they have replaced the door locks. The problem still persists. I went to warm them up with a torch today to get them working again. I left and once again the door flew open under braking. I have called ford on this, they need to fix it before something really bad happens. This has happened at least once every winter. I am afraid to drive the thing when it freezes for fear of the doors flying open. the only warning lamp happens once the door is open. It won't go into gear. That's great and all but it doesn't let me know when the door may be compromised due to freezing. The dealer and ford have both confirmed this a known problem. I believe there was even a recall. They replaced all my door locks. The problem still persists. I believe this is a huge safety risk. Alls it take is for one person not wearing their seatbelt to make a right hand turn. If the door swings open, they very well could fall out and possibly get run over and even worse send a 5,000 pound unmanned vehicle into who knows what.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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