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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 47 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

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2018 - Jul 2022
Mar 2018

1240 mi
Ford accessory gator back mud guards were rubbing in front tire in delivery. Dealer had to reinstall and adjust bracket 
Dec 2018

9300 mi
Vacuum valve for IWE failed partially engaging front 4 wheel drive hub causing major grinding, vehicle towed and TSB done that addresses this issue. Doors freeze and wont unlock. TSB to address this issue but parts not available. Dealer to contact when parts come in. 
Jul 2019

12400 mi
Front differential housing replaced. Was leaking since new. Apparent bad housing 
Jul 2022

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

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

Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

1000 mi
The passenger door did not close easily. They found it is not adjustable for that issue. The fit of the latches are determined by the assembly at the factory. Nothing could be done without body work by the body shop to help correct it. I decided to leave it alone. 
Jun 2021

23009 mi
The keyless entry keypad on the drivers door fell out of the door. The keypad was replaced as the original part was broken. 
Ford F-150 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

37000 mi
Driver heated seat no longer works. Checked all wiring, no diagnosis and no charge 

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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

Ford F-150 in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

9000 mi
Replaced weak battery 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2018 - Oct 2021
Nov 2018

13000 mi
VCT cams, chains and adjusters. Make chatter noise until engine is at operating temp. 
Jan 2019

13000 mi
Dealer did software update to fix rough shift issue. Issue fixed. 

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

290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
Feb 2020

23000 mi
The car jerked and would not reverse the dash light (wrench) lit up. Dealer was unable to diagnose. Kept the truck for 7 days and no repair done. Problem persisted and is in the shop again now. 

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

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

Ford F-150 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2019

28000 mi
Door locks were freezing, causing the doors not to lock. Repaired on a recall. 
Jan 2021

41670 mi
Front differential had internal failure and locked up, needing complete replacement. 
Jul 2021

48000 mi
The lock for the spare tire appeared to be keyed incorrectly. Dealer had to drill the lock out for access to the spare. The truck was left without a lock and an aftermarket solution was done. 
Jun 2022

62000 mi
Starter failed and needed to be replaced. 
Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

32640 mi

US $50
Reprogram powertrain control module - Recall item Sunroof would require 3 or 4 times of pressing the close button before closing. Sunroof would travel partway and then open up again. Dealer replaced defective rail frame under warranty. Transaxle front pinion seal was leaking, Dealer replaced it under warranty 

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

Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2017 - Jul 2021
Feb 2019

19000 mi
Front Axle Bearings 

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

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

Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Feb 2019

8775 mi
Driveshaft Center bearing support needed adjustment; was causing vibration at 60mph 
Mar 2020

22571 mi
Driveshaft had a wobble. Replaced under warranty 
Jun 2022

46979 mi

US $25
IWE check valve failed, resulting in intermittent engagement of 4WD 

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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

Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

7000 mi
Warranty recall to check transmission cabkemto verify factory installation 
Nov 2018

15000 mi
Tailgate popping when opening and closing. Initial repair partially successful. Additional repair needed. 
Nov 2019

26000 mi
Right rear door popping, lobbed but still continues to pop when opening door. Dealer sprayed additional lube. After a few days popping noise happened again. Engine oil leak. Identified during previous oil change. Returned to dealer for repair. Parts ordered. Repair incomplete. 
Nov 2020

35000 mi
During trip navigation ceased to function. Screen froze and nothing worked. Shut the vehicle completely off and restarted. After several minutes the system appeared to have rebooted and functioned again. No issues since. Took vehicle to dealer upon return home. Dealer checked and could find no faults. Nothing done. Currently the vehicle is working without issues. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Feb 2019 - Jul 2023
Sep 2019

42821 mi

US $175
Purchased CPO F150 (3/2019 @ ~32k miles). 1st complimentary oil change, dealer inspected the truck and indicated the OEM battery was weak. The battery should have been generating 800cca, but was only producing 249cca. This is attributed to the stop/start feature. Changed battery and disable the stop/start feature everytime we start the truck. 
Apr 2021

53500 mi
Cam phasers replaced under drivetrain warranty 
Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

300 mi
Driver side window wouldn't roll down. Dealer fixed immediately. Could have been due to ice knocking it off track. 

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

Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

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

Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

39000 mi

US $500
Noise coming from inside mufler I replaced the muffler myself, cost $500 for aftermarket muffler. 
Feb 2022

39000 mi
Malfunctioning fuel pressure sensor 
Jun 2022

43000 mi
Variable Cam Timing phaser replacement 
Ford F-150 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

1200 mi
Drain from sunroof was detached 

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

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

Ford F-150 in Utah, United States
Dec 2018 - Apr 2023
Jan 2020

15000 mi
Harsh shifting 
Oct 2021

35900 mi

US $200
Replaced weak battery 
Jan 2023

52000 mi
Replaced noisy cam phasers 

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

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

Ford F-150 in New York, United States
Mar 2018 - Dec 2021
Apr 2021

46000 mi
Complete replacement of integrated wheel ends due to vacuum leak causing partial engagement of 4wd system. 

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

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

Ford F-150 in Baja California, Mexico
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

29760 mi

$300
rough shifting when cold. Had to reprogram transmission 
Jan 2022

36580 mi

$8000
replaced transmission for new one Replace new transmission 
Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

21000 mi
Dealer fixed a leak from the top of the windshield 

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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

Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

45000 mi
Replaced driver front wheel bearing 
Jul 2021

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. 
Ford F-150 in Rhode Island, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

38000 mi

US $240
Water leaking on front passanger floor. Dealer repaired a/c drain hose, blew out line and installed a firewall a/c drain elbow 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jan 2018 - Mar 2021
Dec 2018

15000 mi
Broken clock spring 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2018 - Apr 2021
Nov 2019

17000 mi
Strange shifting. Occasionally would hesitate and then bang into reverse. Computer reprogrammed. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

25000 mi
Drivers side front and rear door latches frozen in single digit cold weather. Dealer performed TSB, did not fix issue. 
Feb 2021

45000 mi
Door latches inop in freezing weather, all 4 doors. No parts replaced TSB performed, problem not fixed. 
Nov 2021

55000 mi

US $200
Replaced one ignition coil and spark plug due to misfire DTC 
Dec 2021

60000 mi
Door latches frozen in sub zero weather again, took door panel off and heavily lubed latch mechanism with low temp grease. 

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

395-horsepower 5.0L V8 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Apr 2018 - Jan 2022
Feb 2021

41912 mi

US $100
Sunroof failed, requires replacement of guides and shield. 

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

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

Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

52000 mi
Vct bank 2 replaced and engine adjusted for tech bulletin on excessive oil consumption 

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

Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
Dec 2022

58000 mi

US $3200
Replaced BCM to address passenger door handle not unlocking/locking by touch. 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Aug 2018

3600 mi
A/C Condenser failure 

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2018 Ford F-150 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in Washington, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

1000 mi
Wi-Fi connectivity issue fixed per FSB 17-2227 
Feb 2018

3000 mi
Frozen door locks and latches. nothing done yet. There was a TSB that covered up to the 2017 model year but didn’t apply to 2018 so the dealer couldn’t do anything under that TSB....basically just lube and keep an eye on whether it recurs. Of course then the weather warmed up so haven’t been able to replicate it yet. I did use Amsoil metal protectant which some people on the F150 forum have noted success with. 
Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Dec 2019

30000 mi
Door latch on front passenger didn't always latch. If door was repeatedly shut it would eventually latch. Dealer replaced latch assembly. Tailgate auto lock stopped working. Dealer fixed, unknown solution. 
Aug 2021

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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2018 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

2790 mi
No modules were replaced. Intelligent access hasn't worked again for 2 weeks, but the day i took it in to be fixed, it worked and nothing was done. Might be related to very cold weather!? Intelligent access not working on both front doors. Dealer cleared codes and said to bring it back if it happens again. Well, it happened again and am taking it in to have the modules in both doors replaced under warranty 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

7000 mi
Recall for automatic transmission shifter lever. 
May 2021

55000 mi
Leaking electric parking brake. 
May 2022

65000 mi

US $100
Moon roof motor and track replacement covered under warranty w/$100 deductible. 

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2018 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Kansas, United States
Aug 2018 - Jan 2022
Dec 2018

5000 mi
At speeds less than 10 mph, pickup occasionally will surge forward. Dealer installed current program in transmission and performed diagnostic on engine. Cause was not determined. 

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