2018 Ford F-150 driver assistance & safety tech problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 31, 202686,000 miGADriver Assistance & Safety TechLighting

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V373000 (Exterior Lighting) and Customer Satisfaction Program: 25N17 (Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation); however, the failure occurred after the repairs were performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Parking Brake Engaged" message displayed, and the blind spot sensor became…

   NHTSA complaint #11760931 · source
2. Filed Aug 25, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   I was required to complete the recall 24E12 on my 2018 ford F 150 2.7L eco boost XLT. Upon completion the check engine light comes on. I looked into this and this is an ongoing problem with the emissions recall . I scanned for a code and P0430 is coming up. (Catalyst System). I contacted the dealership and ford corporate and they will not help assist in resolving this issue. I explained my vehicle was working fine until the mandatory emissions recall was completed and that…

   NHTSA complaint #11759569 · source
3. Filed Jun 21, 2026WIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   This safety concern is related to the rear backup camera which sometimes goes dark, blank, has funny colors and fails to operate which could lead to backing i to something or someone.

   NHTSA complaint #11745477 · source
4. Filed Jan 29, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemLighting

   According to repairman, water made it into the rear tail light, shorting out a module that controls all lights, windows, a/c and heating controls.

   NHTSA complaint #11714283 · source
5. Filed Jan 23, 2026VADriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   Since buying my Ford 2018 F150 Raptor, I have had constant issues and problems with the 10R80 Transmission shifting irradictly, harsh engagements, stalling between gears while losing power, loud metal noises in the transmission/under the truck, and damage already done to the transfer case and transmission resulting in a truck that needs a new transmission, CDF, and transfer case. I have had this truck worked on 8 times on the transfer case, and constant reprogramming of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11712873 · source
6. Filed Dec 30, 2025MOAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Taillight leaks water causing the blindspot sensor to burn up. Once the sensor is burned up the airbags, power door locks, power windows, heat/defrost, and the radio don't work. This is a known problem and Ford has no fix for it. It is several weeks wait to get it into Ford and costs several thousand dollars for a known problem that they are not addressing. Having no heat or defrosters in the winter make this a safety issue for everyone on the road not just the operator.…

   NHTSA complaint #11707774 · source
7. Filed Oct 30, 2025PADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   backup camera stopped working around 07/2025 and now starting 10/2025 it will work when it wants to but its not clear it will be distorted.

   NHTSA complaint #11696670 · source
8. Filed Sep 24, 202560,000 miMNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera went black. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds intermittently, the infotainment screen went black. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11689539 · source
9. Filed Sep 18, 202590,000 miVADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in reverse the back up camera screen display was either solid black with no image or with vertical lines with a very distorted image. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign…

   NHTSA complaint #11688080 · source
10. Filed Sep 12, 2025MNDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

    Back up camera works sporadically. Parking guide lines have disappeared, parking collision warning goes off for no reason. Cross traffic alert does not work sometimes.

    NHTSA complaint #11686993 · source
11. Filed Aug 2, 2025NCDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

    The transmission is hard shifting and staying in 6th gear most of the time. And when I pulled into my driveway the transmission was shifting back down to first and rolling backwards before shifting back to 6th gear allowing me to make a couple feet of forward progress at a time...

    NHTSA complaint #11678007 · source
12. Filed Jul 6, 2025MODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    I had a rear view camera problem where the screen went blue on my f150. No picture or beeps. I paid over $800 for software and hardware repairs and now there is a recall. Conveniently my vin is not included even though I have the same repairs I had to pay for. Reciepts from Ford Dealership available.

    NHTSA complaint #11671451 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology