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Ford F-150 · 2018

19 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V236000·2025-04-11

    Ford Recalls 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, Navigator for Brake Leak

    Ford is recalling 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because a brake master cylinder defect may cause fluid leaks, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EXPEDITION, F-150, NAVIGATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V150000·2022-03-11

    Ford Recalls F-150, Expedition, Navigator for Brake Master Cylinder Leak

    Ford is recalling 2016-2018 F-150, 2016-2017 Expedition, and Navigator vehicles because a brake master cylinder leak may reduce front brake function and increase crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V155000·2021-03-10

    Ford Recalls 15,769 Vehicles Due to Tire Curing Defect

    Ford is recalling 15,769 vehicles equipped with Continental tires that may have been over-cured during production. This defect can cause sudden air loss or tread loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, F-350 SD, F-150, F-250 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V633000·2019-08-28

    Ford Recalls 639,137 Vehicles for Defective Seat Back Recliner Mechanisms

    Ford is recalling 639,137 vehicles because a missing part in the seat back recliner mechanism may reduce strength and fail to restrain occupants in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-150, ESCAPE, F-550, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V278000·2019-04-08

    Ford Recalls F-Series Trucks Due to Block Heater Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2015-2019 F-150 and 2017-2019 Super Duty trucks because a damaged block heater cable could cause a fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150, F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-250 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V894000·2018-12-18

    Ford Recalls F-Series Trucks Due to Block Heater Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 410,289 F-Series trucks because water in the block heater cable can cause corrosion and a fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150, F-450, redundant F-350, redundant F-250
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V392000·2018-06-12

    Ford Recalls 2018 Expedition, F-150, and Navigator for Fuel Pump Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because a fuel pump weld can fracture, causing a leak that increases fire risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD NAVIGATOR, EXPEDITION, F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V214000·2018-04-04

    Ford Recalls 2018 F-Series and Expedition for Gear Shift Cable Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 F-650, F-750, F-150, and Expedition vehicles because a gear shift cable clip may not be seated, causing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated.

    Product
    FORD — FORD EXPEDITION, F-150, F-750 SD, F-650 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V213000·2018-04-04

    Ford Recalls 2017-2018 Vehicles for Missing Transmission Roll Pin

    Ford is recalling 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, Mustang, and Navigator vehicles because a missing transmission roll pin may cause the vehicle to roll away from Park.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD NAVIGATOR, MUSTANG, EXPEDITION, F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V669000·2017-10-23

    Ford Recalls 2018 F-150 Trucks for Transmission Shift Lever Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.3L engines and column shift levers because quickly moving the lever may cause unintended gear selection, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V672000·2017-10-23

    Ford Recalls 2018 F-150 Trucks Due to Engine Lubrication Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines because cylinder heads may lack lubrication holes, risking engine failure and crashes.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V598000·2017-09-25

    Ford Recalls 2018 F-150 Raptors for Missing Roof Rivets

    Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 Raptor Super Cab trucks without moonroofs because missing roof rivets may reduce structural integrity, increasing injury risk in rollovers.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V373000·2026-06-09

    Ford Recalls 2018-2020 F-150s for Daytime Running Lamp Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V097 because daytime running lamps may fail to dim, reducing visibility for other drivers.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V375000·2026-06-09

    Ford Recalls 2018 F-150s for Transmission Software Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired under recall 17V669 due to a software defect that may cause unintended gear selection and loss of gear indication.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V983000·2021-12-16

    Ford Recalls 2018 F-150 Trucks for Tailgate Latch Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 trucks because tailgate latches may open unexpectedly while driving, creating a road hazard.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21E027000·2021-04-12

    Tenneco Recalls Ford F-150 Ball Joints Due to Alignment Defects

    Tenneco is recalling MOOG ball joints for 2015-2018 Ford F-150s because misalignment may cause the stud to break, compromising wheel control.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V097000·2020-02-21

    Ford Recalls 2018-2020 F-150 Trucks for Daytime Running Lamp Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018-2020 F-150 trucks because daytime running lamps may fail to dim, reducing visibility for other drivers and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V568000·2018-08-31

    Ford Recalls 2015-2018 F-150 Vehicles for Seat Belt Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2015-2018 F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles because seat belt pretensioner sparks may ignite B-pillar materials, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V852000·2024-11-08

    Air Bag Warning Label Missing on Ford and Lincoln Vehicles

    Ford is recalling certain 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for missing air bag warning labels on the dashboard. The missing label increases risk of crash injury if occupants don't follow proper restraint guidelines.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, EXPLORER, AVIATOR, F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 3 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • EA26001 Engineering Analysis · open · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25002 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2013 · powertrain 1,188 complaints, median 94,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a death and 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2011 · powertrain 755 complaints, median 98,000 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2012 · powertrain 617 complaints, median 91,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2011 · steering 412 complaints, median 77,500 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2014 · powertrain 335 complaints, median 93,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,158 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 3.8/5
  • 2024: 4.0/5
  • 2023: 3.8/5
  • 2022: 2.7/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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