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2018 Ford F-150

15 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2018 Ford F-150

Official recalls have been issued for the 2018 Ford F-150 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 11, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    195,864

  2. RECALL:

    Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 16, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    57,591

  4. RECALL: Upper Ball Joint May Be Installed Incorrectly

    An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 12, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    2,394

  5. RECALL: Tire Failure May Cause Sudden Air Loss

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 10, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    15,769

  6. RECALL: Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108

    DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 21, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    166,196

  7. RECALL: Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207

    A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 28, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    639,137

  8. RECALL: Damage To Block Heater Connector May Cause Fire

    A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 08, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    131,068

  9. RECALL: Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode

    When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 18, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    410,289

  10. RECALL: Fire After Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

    A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 31, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    1,619,112

  11. RECALL: Fuel Pump Assembly Welds May Fracture Causing Leak

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 12, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    5,645

  12. RECALL: Missing Roll Pin Causing Loss Of Park Function

    Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park, ' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 04, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    142

  13. RECALL: Shifter Position May Incorrectly Indicate 'Park'

    If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 04, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    292,909

  14. RECALL: Unintended Vehicle Movement

    Unidentified or unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in a way that was not intended by the driver, increasing the risk of crash or injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 23, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    12,429

  15. RECALL: Cylinder Heads Incorrectly Machined

    Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 23, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    22

  16. RECALL: Rivets Missing From The Roof Braces

    If the structural integrity is reduced, in the event of a rollover crash, there may be an increased risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 25, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    39

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