2018 Ford F-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Ford F-150, 2% of the 2,327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 10 speed transmission in this truck does not shift right. It shifts very hard sometimes not shifting at all. It shifts hard enough to cause whiplash. Also the doors when it is cold out do not latch causing the door to remain open. My child almost fell out of my vehicle luckily she had her seat belt on”
NHTSA complaint #11301376, filed 2020-01, 16,796 miles“My door latch froze open during the recent hard freeze in Louisiana. The door would not latch closed. I had to drive home, holding the door closed with my hand. I previously brought my forward to the dealership because there was a door latch safety recall, but Ford would not fix it, saying I lived in a warm climate.”
NHTSA complaint #11499139, filed 2022-12“We were driving and another car told us our tailgate was down. We did not put anything into the truck before we started our drive and no buttons were pushed. The tailgate went back up without incident, however there was also no indication from inside the truck that the tailgate was down.”
NHTSA complaint #11498579, filed 2022-12“Any time that temps fall below freezing one or multiple doors may fail to re latch shut after opening. I am worried that if that is the case then if they do latch shut could they fail and the door re open mid drive anyways? Seems to me this is a very common ford issue starting back in 2015 but a recall has not been issued, only a customer service thing where they fix the issue with more people then not stating that the fix does not fix it at all”
NHTSA complaint #11508313, filed 2023-02“Tailgate latch keeps popping open I notify dealership May 24, 2021 but they would not do anything about it they said I need a new tailgate latch they said if I want to fix I will have to pay for it.”
NHTSA complaint #11449174, filed 2022-01Related recalls
- 21V983000Dec 16, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly…Covers: Ford F-150 2018
Related service bulletins
- 10226948Nov 17, 2022Certain 2015-2020 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Parts ordering information and full…
- 10214133Jun 15, 2022In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an…
- 10211996May 20, 2022Certain 2015-2020 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening - In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an…
- 10199478Jul 1, 2021On your vehicle, moisture and water entering a power door lock actuator housing could cause the actuator motor to momentarily freeze in cold temperatures and may also cause…
- 10198638Jun 30, 2021In some of the affected vehicles, moisture and water entering a power door lock actuator housing can cause the actuator motor to momentarily freeze in cold temperatures and may…
- 10174387Apr 3, 2020This is a one-time repair program for vehicle owners that report unintended tailgate opening.Affected vehicles are eligible for this repair through April 3, 2030 or 150,000 miles…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 57 | 2% |
| 2017 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 | 52 | 2% |
| 2015 | 39 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 23 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 11 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-150
1,019 complaintsEngine
511 complaintsOther or unknown
237 complaintsBody and structure
193 complaintsElectrical system
172 complaintsBrakes
92 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
84 complaintsSteering
83 complaintsVehicle speed control
73 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsWheels
43 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology