YearToAvoid

2018 Ford F-150 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2018 Ford F-150, about 1% of all complaints for the year. There are no related recalls, but 2 crashes were reported and typical failure mileage sits at 75,000.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
33
1% of 2,308
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Back-up sensors and park aid warnings activate falsely or fail to detect obstacles, sometimes with no fault found at the dealer.
  • Backup camera image cuts out or flickers on and off intermittently while reversing, sometimes tied to a frozen or blacked-out infotainment screen.
  • Front, rear, and 360-degree camera images become blurry or low-resolution over time, even after the lenses are cleaned.
  • Pre-collision warning alerts sound but automatic braking does not engage, leaving the driver to brake manually before a crash.
  • Loss of instrument cluster, speedometer, and camera/sensor display while driving, forcing the driver to continue without safety system feedback.

When 2018 Ford F-150 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 22, 2019, latest Aug 25, 2026.

2018 Ford F-150 collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2019Mar 2021Jul 2022May 2023Dec 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2025 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20061 (0%)
  3. 20072 (0%)
  4. 20081 (0%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20103 (0%)
  7. 20115 (0%)
  8. 20125 (0%)
  9. 201313 (0%)
  10. 201424 (2%)
  11. 201532 (2%)
  12. 201639 (2%)
  13. 201713 (1%)
  14. 201833 (1%)
  15. 201985 (6%)
  16. 202038 (5%)
  17. 202179 (8%)
  18. 202229 (5%)
  19. 202332 (8%)
  20. 202416 (9%)
  21. 202526 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 F-150 owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?
NHTSA lists 33 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category for the 2018 Ford F-150, which is about 1% of the 2,308 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 F-150 backup camera or sensors?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this complaint area for the 2018 F-150.
At what mileage do these camera and sensor problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 75,000 miles.
Did any of these camera or sensor issues lead to crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to complaints in this area for the 2018 F-150, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2018 F-150 compare to other years for this problem?
The 2018 F-150 had 33 complaints in this area, fewer than 2019 (85), 2021 (79), and 2016 (39), but more than 2017 (13) and most earlier model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.