2018 Ford F-250 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Truck had 12,000 miles on it and I had it for 9 months, got a musty smell coming from somewhere couldn't figure it out brought it to the dealer 2 times, they said it had no water leak, so I didn't my own test I noticed the back carpet wet, ripped the backseat out and noticed water pouring in from the louvers in the backside of the cab, dealer had to rake bed off and replace both louvers”
NHTSA complaint #11191099, filed 2019-03, 12,000 miles“While putting my f250 in gear (drive), the truck tailgate was automatically opened, which then crunched into my goose neck trailer when making a right hand turn. The tail gate has opened 3 time, without user intervention, in the first 6 weeks I've owned the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11208637, filed 2019-05, 1,800 miles“Truck has auto tailgate release. Truck was stationary. The tailgate has dropped / released twice by itself. Tailgate released and dropped while truck was not in park. One time this occured when I released the parking brake. When this happens I need to exit and close the tailgate. Concerned that when this happens cargo could drop out onto the road and cause an accident and or cargo could be stolen from the truck bed.”
NHTSA complaint #11118654, filed 2018-08, 7,800 miles“3 times my tailgate has opened spontaneously. Twice while driving in rain on a highway, and once while driving in snow in town. I have been unable to replicate the problem myself. It seems to be random. I have 6000 miles on the vehicle now.”
NHTSA complaint #11152849, filed 2018-11, 2,500 miles“My truck tailgate is opening without cause. It happened 3 times before a recall was supposedly completed in january and has happened 3 times since. Twice when pulling a trailer just after starting to backup. That last was when my car play malfunctioned with the apple phone. During troubleshooting work the tailgate opened while sitting in my driveway. I have damage to then gate caused by a trailer strike on 1 opening and the dealership is not helpful and has not taken this seriously. This will happen again..”
NHTSA complaint #11349252, filed 2020-08, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V087000Feb 16, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2017–2022, F-350 SD 2017–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 11024532Oct 24, 2025Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This…
- 10235153Apr 4, 2023For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to…
- 10228880Dec 19, 2022Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the…
- 10226756Nov 8, 2022Some 2015-2022 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience issues with the tailgate center step moulding. If there is an issue with the center molding (warped…
- 10218614Aug 10, 2022Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience a loose/sagging underbody insulator that could be seen or heard by the customer. This may be due to insufficient retention. To…
- 10216489Jul 22, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening. In the affected vehicles, some customers report…
- 10201618Sep 6, 2021Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open…
- 10177868Jul 16, 2020Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit one or more noisy doors when opening and closing. This may be due to dirt and debris on the door check arm(s)…
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 66 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-250 SD
252 complaintsSuspension
198 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsWheels
29 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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