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2018 Ford F-250 SD Seats Problems

Complaints
2about 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 2 complaints about the seats of the 2018 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 400 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“This particular truck has heated front seats. While I was driving today 2/18/2022 at about 2:35pm the passenger heated seat was on and the seat caught on fire. The seat was empty and nothing was on the seat. I looked over and there were flames coming from the seat. A hole about a quarter in size was burned in my seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11452828, filed 2022-02

“2018 Ford f-250 was parked with engine off when fire started under the interior cabin. Fire spread through-out the vehicle and completely engulfed the truck within minutes. Complete burn”

NHTSA complaint #11192226, filed 2019-03

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
202413%
202312%
202010%
201920%
201821%
201730%
201610%
200610%
200510%
200410%
200311%
200121%
200021%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-250 SD

Steering
253 complaints
Suspension
199 complaints
Other or unknown
46 complaints
Wheels
29 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Electronic 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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