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2018 Ford F-150 Seats Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
1%of 2,325 total for the year
Median mileage
11,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seats of the 2018 Ford F-150, 1% of the 2,325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a broken driver side bucket seat on my 2018 Ford F-150 xlt with console I paid extra for this seat (higher priced option) when I purchased new 2 years ago . I called Ford dealer I purchased from they advised to have it fixed at local dealer due to 200 mile drive to them. I took to alton blakely Ford sales and service somerset ky for repair and the service department stated that it was normal wear not covered under warranty or recall. The seat is not worn it looks new! The truck looks and runs perfect, the seat frame is problem! I weigh 235lbs and 6 foot? …”

NHTSA complaint #11311963, filed 2020-02, 32,000 miles

“June 21, 2018 we were driving down hwy 1 bypass in forrest city, ar and were hit on the driver's side, passenger door and gas tank area. The truck took the impact well and we spun 180 degrees to the opposite side of the road. The side and curtain airbags deployed and my two small children in the back seat were unharmed, including the one whose door took most of the impact. My hip was injured from the air bag that deployed from the back of my seat. As I was sitting in the seat immediately following the accident calling 911, the seat began smoking. …”

NHTSA complaint #11114065, filed 2018-07, 3,500 miles

“Driver seat back sometimes falls back into rear seat area causing driver to loose steering control while driving. I have remedied this by holding steering wheel firmly at all times. The truck is just 2 years old but mileage exceeds warranty coverage. I have drove exclusively from new to now at 40,000 miles and my weight is 227lbs and 6 foot tall. The seat back fails at random times. Parking lot or 70mph interstate road. The seat belt which works properly will compound problem by holding you from pulling back up to steering / driving position if you apply brakes at instant of seat falling back! …”

NHTSA complaint #11281698, filed 2019-11, 40,000 miles

“I have 2018 Ford f150 raptor edition and have had nothing but issues with it since purchasing the vehicle in november of 2017 brand new. Currently the engine is blown and it has been in and out of service for over 118 days since purchase.I was driving on the expressway, first day after getting truck back from 28 day service and the engine oil pressure light came on again which is why it was in service. I called the dealer and Ford and they advised to keep driving until they heard back from the Ford hotline. A week or so later it was broke down smoking on the side of the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11115281, filed 2018-08, 8,000 miles

“Motor makes a pop/clunk sound when starting.2.back up warning on and off while backing up.3.drivers seat moves back on its own.4.mileage varies from 13 to 16 mpg in small town. Mileage is only 3,797. Vehicle tin 3 times for start up popping. Dealer said they rebuilt top end. Still pops on start and valves are now loud as on a150000 mi motor.”

NHTSA complaint #11404890, filed 2021-03, 2,000 miles

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202411%
202341%
202241%
202110%
202041%
201950%
2018141%
201710%
2016211%
2015443%
201491%
201340%
201291%
201190%
2010111%
200993%
200821%
200720%
200641%
200520%
200440%
200310%
200271%
2001867%
200071%
199971%
199830%
199770%
199693%
1995132%
1994132%
1993102%
199231%
199152%
199021%
198910%
198811%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
1,017 complaints
Engine
510 complaints
Other or unknown
237 complaints
Body and structure
193 complaints
Electrical system
172 complaints
Brakes
92 complaints
Engine cooling
88 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
84 complaints
Steering
83 complaints
Vehicle speed control
73 complaints
Fuel system
64 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
57 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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