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6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,826 miles

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2018 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #21

Dec 242023

F-150

  • 66,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the cam phasers, the timing chain, and other unknown parts were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not covered due to the manufacturing plant where the vehicle manufactured. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger's side door and the rear passenger's side and driver's side doors failed to unlock as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was related to an unknown recall. An appointment was scheduled for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #20

Jan 082024

F-150

  • miles
Door latch broke when wet then freezes. Black handle.

- London, KY, USA

problem #19

Feb 212023

F-150

  • miles
Any time that temps fall below freezing one or multiple doors may fail to re latch shut after opening. I am worried that if that is the case then if they do latch shut could they fail and the door re open mid drive anyways? Seems to me this is a very common ford issue starting back in 2015 but a recall has not been issued, only a customer service thing where they "fix" the issue with more people then not stating that the "fix" does not fix it at all

- Philadelphia , NY, USA

problem #18

Feb 022023

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When closing the driver's side door, the door will not latch close. I had to drive the vehicle with the door unlatched or with me holding the door closed and driving with one hand.Three days ago, 3 out of the 4 doors would not open after unlocking the vehicle. This is the same issue and recall on 2017 Ford F-150 and I don't like the fact of my door flying open at random. This is unsafe and needs to be addressed!

- Williamsburg, MI, USA

problem #17

Jan 292023

F-150

  • miles
Driver door swung open while driving and then would not stay latched. Door frequently will not latch.

- Sycamore, IL, USA

problem #16

Jan 152023

F-150

  • miles
Drivers side door will not latch closed AND OPEN WHILE DRIVING

- Saint Basile, ME, USA

problem #15

Jan 232022

F-150

  • 28,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver-??s side and passenger-??s side doors and the rear passenger-??s side door failed to close as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under an unknown recall. However, the failure reoccurred on the rear passenger-??s side door a year later. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a diagnostic fee and to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

- Sandusky, OH, USA

problem #14

Dec 272022

F-150

  • miles
While driving my truck making turn into our driveway passenger door opened with out being touched. Daughter was thrown side ways towards opening but was restrained by her seat belt. Since this time doors have opened Numerous times and at time will not Latch at all. This only happens on cold days. So the problem is in door and or door latches. Now to drive we have to ratchet strap doors shut. I have videos of the doors not latching. Dealer ships act as if they have never heard of this problem. Has never been inspected by police or shop or others. Internet indicates this is a problem others are facing. Ford seems not to care that my child almost fell out of a moving car. In acceptable. Seems like they would recall such an extreme hazard condition. No warning no remedy that is a for sure fix. Just misdirection and avoidance.

- Joseph, OR, USA

problem #13

Dec 232022

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
My door latch froze open during the recent hard freeze in Louisiana. The door would not latch closed. I had to drive home, holding the door closed with my hand. I previously brought my forward to the dealership because there was a door latch safety recall, but Ford would not fix it, saying I lived in a warm climate.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #12

Dec 222022

F-150

  • miles
The truck was sitting in the driveway and out of nowhere the alarm went off. Go out to inspect and the vehicle is showing that the driver and left back door are not closed. The driver side door will not latch it opened up out of nowhere and will not latch. Apparently this issue is know with Ford trucks when it gets too cold. This is a safety issue because the door will just open while driving.

- Lancaster, TX, USA

problem #11

Dec 022022

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2018 Ford F-150 in 28 degree temperature the driver's door latch failed and will not latch and stay closed causing an extremely unsafe and hazardous condition.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #10

Dec 112019

F-150

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that all four door latches ceased, causing a failure to latch the doors securely. The contact also stated that the doors would open inadvertently while driving. The vehicle was taken to verner-cadby Ford Inc (1240 bloomfield ave, fairfield, NJ 07004) where a plastic gasket was inserted in all four doors to fix the issue however, the repairs failed to fix the failure. The contact called the same dealer and was informed that there was no fix to the problem the vehicle was experiencing. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer four times for the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

- Pine Brook, NJ, USA

problem #9

Dec 012019

F-150

  • 16,796 miles
The 10 speed transmission in this truck does not shift right. It shifts very hard sometimes not shifting at all. It shifts hard enough to cause whiplash. Also the doors when it is cold out do not latch causing the door to remain open. My child almost fell out of my vehicle luckily she had her seat belt

- Waltham, MA, USA

problem #8

Dec 192019

F-150

  • 15,908 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passenger door did not latch. The contact had to hold the door closed until he arrived home. The vehicle was driven to hempstead Ford Lincoln (301 N franklin St, hempstead, NY 11550). The parts were ordered and the vehicle was planning to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,908.

- Seaford, NY, USA

problem #7

Feb 012019

F-150

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. When the contact's wife entered the vehicle, the front driver's door would not latch/shut. The contact stated that the same failure occurred with their 2017 Ford F-150. The contact backed the vehicle into the sunlight, waited fifteen minutes, and was able to latch and close the driver's door. The contact took the vehicle to nick nicholas Ford Inc (2901 fl-44, inverness, fl 34453, 352-726-1231) where it was determined that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages), although his 2017 F-150 was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000.

- Beverley Hills, FL, USA

problem #6

Jan 302019

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
Cpsc:2018 Ford F150 frozen door latch issue. In temperatures below freezing the drivers side door latch will not function properly. It either prevents the door from being opened or once opened it prevents the door from being closed.

- Waco, KY, USA

problem #5

Oct 012018

F-150

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds in below freezing weather, the doors failed to latch closed and the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to romano Ford (5431 N burdick St, fayetteville, NY 13066, (315) 637-4491) who stated that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 28,000.

- Fayetteville, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 012019

F-150

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. While operating the vehicle in cold weather, the front driver and passenger doors would not remain latched and secured. The doors unlatched while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to stevens Ford (717 bridgeport ave, milford, ct) who installed a lubricate to the doors; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

problem #3

Jan 042019

F-150

  • 3,646 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side door latches were inoperable. On several occasions, the contact was unable to latch the doors after exiting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact was unable to unlock and open the doors for re-entry into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to romeo Ford of kingston (128 NY-28, kingston, NY 12401, (845) 338-7800) where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism needed to be replaced. The front driver and passenger side door locking mechanisms were replaced; however, the rear door locking mechanisms were not replaced. The contact stated that the failure was experienced in extremely cold weather. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,646.

- Hunter, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 142019

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the air conditioning was activated on the low setting, the doors did not latch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Wellsville, NY, USA

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