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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%)

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2018 Ford F-150 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (12%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 17 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

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

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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 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

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

41670 mi Front differential had internal failure and locked up, needing complete replacement. 
32640 mi

US $50
Reprogram powertrain control module - Recall item Transaxle front pinion seal was leaking, Dealer replaced it under warranty 

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

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

8775 mi Driveshaft Center bearing support needed adjustment; was causing vibration at 60mph 
22571 mi Driveshaft had a wobble. Replaced under warranty 
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

7000 mi Warranty recall to check transmission cabkemto verify factory installation 

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

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

15000 mi Harsh shifting 

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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

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

29760 mi

$300
rough shifting when cold. Had to reprogram transmission 
36580 mi

$8000
replaced transmission for new one Replace new transmission 

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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2018 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems

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