2018 Ford F-150 recalls

18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V375000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallQuickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a…Engine & powertrainFree software update11KunitsJun 926V373000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallWhen the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update91KunitsJun 925V236000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement124KunitsApr 202524V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 202422V150000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement196KunitsMar 202221V983000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallThe tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.Body & latchesFree replacement58KunitsDec 202121V155000 · Ford Motor CompanyTires recallOn the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.TiresFree replacement16KunitsMar 202120V097000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallThe Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update166KunitsFeb 202019V633000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallAlso included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back…Seats & beltsFree replacement639KunitsAug 201919V278000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallDuring the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.Engine & powertrainFree replacement131KunitsApr 201918V894000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallWater and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.Engine & powertrainFree replacement410KunitsDec 201818V568000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallIf a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or…Seats & beltsFree repair1.6MunitsAug 201818V392000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThese vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement5,645unitsJun 201818V214000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the…Engine & powertrainFree repair293KunitsApr 201818V213000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallA roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.Engine & powertrainFree repair142unitsApr 201817V669000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallQuickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a…Engine & powertrainFree software update12KunitsOct 201717V672000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallThe cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.Engine & powertrainReplacement22unitsOct 201717V598000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.Body & latchesFree repair39unitsSep 2017