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Ford F-450Model year report

2018 Ford F-450 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Ford F-450 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Ford F-450. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “incidents Summary: The vehicle experienced a significant engine compartment fire while in operation. The fire originated in the engine valley near the secondary fuel filter, consistent with the failure mode described in NHTSA Investigation PE24014. 1. Component Failure & Part Numbers: The fire necessitated an $18,000 repair (RO #443426). …”

NHTSA complaint #11713028, filed 2026-01

Electrical system: “The power tailgate opens randomly on its own. This has resulted in damage to my tailgate and the attached trailer. I have security video footage of it opening right before as I started to drive. Ford is refusing to repair it under warranty. The truck has 3800 miles on it and has not even had its first oil change. This could have caused a serious wreck if I had been on the interstate.”

NHTSA complaint #11165240, filed 2019-01, 3,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

71% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,800 and 22,876 miles.

43%0–1029%10–250%25–5014%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 18,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2018201922020202220232202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Ford F-450 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford F-450

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20202487,0001———Rising
20192026,0004———Stable
20181018,0003———Not enough data
20172155,7004———Falling
2015634,8142———Not enough data
2013683,0001———Not enough data
20121458,3804———Not enough data
2011978,3362———Not enough data

All Ford F-450 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Ford F-450 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Ford F-450 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Ford F-450 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2018 Ford F-450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Ford F-450 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,800 and 22,876 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.