2018 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2018

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2018 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (16%)

Chart based on 69 repairs.
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2018 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

43400 mi

C $200
Coolant low. Pressure test revealed leak in system. Part ordered. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.0L V8 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

13000 mi VCT cams, chains and adjusters. Make chatter noise until engine is at operating temp. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

26000 mi Engine oil leak. Identified during previous oil change. Returned to dealer for repair. Parts ordered. Repair incomplete. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

53500 mi Cam phasers replaced under drivetrain warranty 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

49000 mi Oil leak from engine 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 450hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

39000 mi

US $500
Noise coming from inside mufler I replaced the muffler myself, cost $500 for aftermarket muffler. 
39000 mi Malfunctioning fuel pressure sensor 
43000 mi Variable Cam Timing phaser replacement 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

52000 mi Replaced noisy cam phasers 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

47000 mi

US $25
Replaced manifold absolute pressure sensor. Could have been fixed under warranty, but dealer required a month before they could schedule it. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

55000 mi

US $200
Replaced one ignition coil and spark plug due to misfire DTC 

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2018 Ford F-150 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD

44000 mi 3.5 TT ecoboost have known issue for startup rattle with cam phasers. Ford has a recall where they reflash the PCM to avoid the issue, but my engine already has it. Ford is requiring me to schedule a follow up visit to replace the cam phasers. 

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