2018 Ford F-450 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Ford F-450, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-450. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle serviced, he was made aware that there were metal shavings found inside the oil pan, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11591622, filed 2024-05, 91,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V894000Dec 18, 2018Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super…Covers: Ford F-450 2017–2019, F-150 2015–2019, F-550 2017–2019 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10149750Sep 14, 2018Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the DEF level indicator appears to be stuck in the full position. Follow the Service…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-450
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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