Electrical systemPart report

2018 Ford F-450 Electrical system Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 20%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage: 3,800miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Ford F-450, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,800 miles. 1 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.

“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

“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: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2020	3	12%
2019	2	10%
2018	2	20%
2017	3	14%
2012	1	7%
2011	1	11%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-450

Engine
3 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Steering
2 complaints Wheels
2 complaints Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints Engine cooling
1 complaints Other or unknown
1 complaints Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford F-450

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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