How many engine complaints does the 2018 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 639 engine complaints for the 2018 Ford F-150, which is 28% of all 2,308 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2018 Ford F-150?

Yes. Recall 17V672000 covers 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines where cylinder heads were machined without lubrication holes for camshaft bearing journals. Two other recalls (19V278000 and 18V894000) address engine block heater issues on related model years.

At what mileage do 2018 F-150 engine problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2018 F-150 is 60,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2018 F-150?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 8 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 injuries reported for the 2018 F-150.

2018 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 639 engine complaints for the 2018 Ford F-150, 28% of its 2,308 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles. Three engine-related recalls exist, including one specific to 2018 3.5L engines with cylinder head machining defects.

Engine complaints: 639; 28% of 2,308
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine seizes or stalls suddenly at speed, sometimes accompanied by smoke from the hood or tailpipe.
Vehicles have caught fire in the engine area both while parked and shortly after driving, in some cases while using remote auto-start.
Owners report unexpected engine surges or acceleration, including while stationary with automatic stop-start engaged.
Abnormal engine noises paired with transmission gear skipping and illuminated check engine lights.
Reports of lurching, jerking, and clunking at stops and during acceleration, described as ongoing since purchase.

When 2018 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 15, 2018, latest Sep 24, 2026.

639 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q2 (58).

Engine recalls for the 2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Engine131,068 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
NHTSA 18V894000Dec 18, 2018Engine410,289 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
NHTSA 17V672000Oct 23, 2017Engine22 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.
Risk: Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.

Engine complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010169 (20%)
2011637 (29%)
2012600 (34%)
2013767 (26%)
2014266 (17%)
2015393 (23%)
2016411 (20%)
2017413 (29%)
2018639 (28%)
2019407 (31%)
2020150 (21%)
2021113 (11%)
202254 (9%)
202345 (11%)
202423 (12%)
202515 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2018 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 639 engine complaints for the 2018 Ford F-150, which is 28% of all 2,308 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2018 Ford F-150?: Yes. Recall 17V672000 covers 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines where cylinder heads were machined without lubrication holes for camshaft bearing journals. Two other recalls (19V278000 and 18V894000) address engine block heater issues on related model years.
At what mileage do 2018 F-150 engine problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2018 F-150 is 60,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2018 F-150?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 8 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 injuries reported for the 2018 F-150.