2018 Ford F-150 electrical system problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026IDElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   About 1 year ago the rear door on the drivers side locked and I have been unable to open it manually, with the interior unlock buttons or with the key fob. However, there have been 3 occasions during this passed year when the door inexplicably opens, twice when the truck is parked and once when I was driving down the freeway. To be clear, the door doesn’t just unlock, it opens. On those 3 three occasions, when I closed the door, it again locks and I’m unable to open it. I’ve…

   NHTSA complaint #11768226 · source
2. Filed Sep 17, 2026OHElectrical System

   My 2018 Ford F-150 experienced significant heat damage involving the fog lamp assembly. The fog lamp did not simply stop working. The assembly became hot enough that portions of the lamp/assembly melted and burned. I discovered the damage before it resulted in a larger vehicle fire, but I am concerned about the potential fire risk associated with this failure. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealership, where the damaged fog lamp assembly was identified and replacement was…

   NHTSA complaint #11765028 · source
3. Filed Aug 20, 2026190,000 miNYElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to trade in the vehicle, there was a mileage discrepancy discovered. The vehicle was a private sale. The mileage at the time of the purchase was approximately 93,000 miles, which was displayed on the odometer; however, the trade-in dealer informed the contact that the vehicle history report listed the mileage at over 190,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11758222 · source
4. Filed Jul 24, 2026SCElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This vehicle has been into the Ford dealer multiple times for transmission slipping type issues. From before the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty ended and after. The dealer said the only thing needed was an update and reset. Today a different Ford dealer has informed me that during the transmission flush, there are tiny specks and slivers of metal. The engine issue in regard to cam phaser repair recall/customer service bulletin has been leaking due to issues with proper…

   NHTSA complaint #11752609 · source
5. Filed Jul 23, 2026OKElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The engine dies out then on then out during any speed. Will not accelerate, Will not start. Dies out on the interstate and in town. Each repair by the dealer has not fixed my truck. I see Ford has recalled this model of F150’s but not mine. It needs to be.

   NHTSA complaint #11752427 · source
6. Filed Jul 21, 2026ALElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   multi-component engine failure while being operated under normal driving conditions. ​Despite rigorous, routine, and fully documented preventive maintenance performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, the vehicle suffered an instantaneous breakdown of its core mechanical systems. A diagnostic assessment confirmed that a sweeping array of vital engine components—including the cam phasers, turbocharger, lifters, timing chain, and associated valvetrain…

   NHTSA complaint #11751948 · source
7. Filed Jun 24, 2026GAElectrical SystemTransmission & DrivetrainVisibility & Wipers

   I think that ford needs to a recall on these 10r80 transmissions, I was driving a week ago and suddenly I went to limp mode. Went to gear one now transmission is hesitating

   NHTSA complaint #11746279 · source
8. Filed May 24, 2026NCFireElectrical System

   Body control module catastrophic failure resulting in electrical failure while driving. Horn would not turn off, hazards would not turn off, warning modules firing off messages, burning smell coming from engine compartment. Absolute safety hazard while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11739810 · source
9. Filed May 16, 2026FLElectrical System

   The audio and navigation system with the sync 3 constantly malfunctions and causes immediate distraction of the driver and passengers and fails regularly with intermittent failures, freezes and takes the attention of the driver away from the road. This is a problem with many Ford vehicles and over many production year models. Ford will not address this and admit this common failure the Ford F-150 2018 the navigation and audio panel freezes locks up malfunctions doesn't…

   NHTSA complaint #11738303 · source
10. Filed May 12, 2026KYElectrical System

    My 2018 ford f150 rear back up camera is out and shows a blue screen. Other models around my year has had a recalls for it.

    NHTSA complaint #11737459 · source
11. Filed May 8, 2026150,000 miWVElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parked and a rental trailer was hooked up to the vehicle, the trailers turn signals and brake lights did not work ad intended and did not illuminate as intended. The vehicle was then hooked up to another trailer where the turn signals did not work as intended and the brake lights did not illuminated as intended again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the trailer…

    NHTSA complaint #11736477 · source
12. Filed May 6, 2026INFireElectrical System

    I was driving down the road and then smoke started bellowing out of the cupholder area of the center console and it smelled like burnt wires and I could hear it Cizzle so I pulled over as quick as I could and ripped out the center console to find that the connectors going to the glow rings on the cupholders had shorted out and were causing a small flame in melting the plastic so I ripped the wiring harness out that Fed the power to the cupholders .

    NHTSA complaint #11736071 · 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