2018 Ford F-150 Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2018 Ford F-150, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,662 miles. The words owners use most often: “cam phasers” (51% of reports).
- 88engine and engine cooling complaints
- 71,662median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 73%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cam phasers: mentioned in 45 of 88 complaints (51%)
- Rattling sound: mentioned in 29 of 88 complaints (33%)
- Satisfaction program 21N03: mentioned in 18 of 88 complaints (20%)
- Starting abnormal: mentioned in 10 of 88 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 88 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford F-150 engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% | 1,000 |
| 2024 F-150 | 4 | 2% | 15,135 |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 9,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 3 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 19 | 2% | 44,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 81,557 |
| 2019 F-150 | 62 | 5% | 75,567 |
| 2018 F-150 | 88 | 4% | 71,662 |
| 2017 F-150 | 70 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 30 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 24 | 1% | 107,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 10 | 1% | 131,300 |
| 2013 F-150 | 20 | 1% | 92,500 |
| 2012 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 13,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 33 | 2% | 8,250 |
| 2010 F-150 | 31 | 4% | 17,000 |
| 2009 F-150 | 10 | 3% | 58,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 22 | 6% | 26,670 |
| 2007 F-150 | 41 | 8% | 56,000 |
| 2006 F-150 | 77 | 13% | 58,507 |
| 2005 F-150 | 111 | 10% | 64,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 167 | 8% | 76,000 |
| 2003 F-150 | 69 | 16% | 93,000 |
| 2002 F-150 | 196 | 24% | 82,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 234 | 19% | 92,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 135 | 13% | 87,000 |
| 1999 F-150 | 219 | 21% | 85,250 |
| 1998 F-150 | 174 | 13% | 94,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 529 | 19% | 99,250 |
| 1996 F-150 | 23 | 7% | 119,967 |
| 1995 F-150 | 71 | 11% | 138,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2018 Ford F-150. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power, and the brakes became inoperable. The drivetrain and wrench symbol were displayed. The ABS warning light was illuminated and DTC: U100 (Failure of Communication for Engine…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. While the contact's husband was attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with cam phasers failure…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the oil pan was leaking oil. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact replaced the oil drain plug but continued to see oil leaking from the oil pan. The contact researched online and determined that there was a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Ford F-150s have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2018 Ford F-150 (4% of the 2,318 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford F-150 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,662 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2018 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “cam phasers”, in 45 of 88 complaints, followed by “rattling sound” (29).
Other 2018 Ford F-150 problems
- Power Train problems (1,014)
- Engine problems (508)
- Structure problems (193)
- Electrical System problems (172)
- Steering problems (83)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (73)
- Service Brakes problems (71)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (57)
See all 2018 Ford F-150 problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all F-150 years.