2018 Ford F-250 SD Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 400 complaints for this model year. 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.
“The headlights on all the new Ford f-250 trucks are dangerous to everyone that has to share the road with these big trucks. I can spot one from a mile away because I'm suddenly blinded by the four super bright headlights and then some idiot have there fog lights on also. I have nearly ran off the road multiple times when meeting these trucks oncoming. What is it going to take to make Ford fix this dangerous problem?”
NHTSA complaint #11197254, filed 2019-04“I think the NHTSA needs to investigate the headlights on all new Ford super duty pickups. Even on low beams they have an extremely bright and blinding double stack of lights on each side. These lights are the most blinding lights coming at you from the front or rear that I have ever encountered. How is it possible these are legal? I even drive a pickup so this isn't just a complaint from some person who hates trucks. These lights I'm referring to are really blinding to other drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #11078813, filed 2018-03“New f250 pickup trucks have four headlights showing at all times when operated in high beam or low beam. This gives other drivers the impression that high beams are being used at all times, which can lead to other drivers flashing their high beams at f250 drivers in an attempt to make them dim their hibeams. How were the headlights for these vehicles certified for highway use.”
NHTSA complaint #11064893, filed 2018-01“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle is in reverse, the rearview camera continuously displayed a white blur, obscuring the camera view. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V808000 (Exterior Lighting) and 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Part distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11519144, filed 2023-04Related recalls
- 19V808000Nov 12, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2018–2019, F-350 SD 2018–2019, F-450 SD 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10159493Apr 26, 2019SSM 47949 - 2017-2019 F-Super Duty - LED Headlamps - DTC U2100 Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2100 in the body control module B…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-250 SD
253 complaintsSuspension
199 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsWheels
29 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford F-250 SD
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