2018 Ford F-150 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 597 complaints for the 2018 Ford F-150, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 597 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 334 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 63 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 39 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 46 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 76 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 43 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 35 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 19 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 334 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2018 ford f-150. The contact stated that he had taken his vehicle to thomasville ford lincoln (1515 e jackson st, thomasville, ga 31792) on multiple occasions due to abnormal noises coming from the engine, the transmission skipping gears, and the check engine light illuminating. On his last visit, a diagnostic was performed on the vehicle and multiple failure codes appeared on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced unintended surging and engine revving. During the failure, the driver had difficulty stopping the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving at various speeds, while the vehicle was stationary and idling. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford F-150
- Drivetrain & axles 1,005 complaints
- Body & structure 193 complaints
- Electrical system 173 complaints
- Brakes 94 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 91 complaints
- Steering 83 complaints
- Cruise control 73 complaints
- Fuel system 64 complaints