2018 Ford F-150 Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2018 Ford F-150, 2% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 42,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door closed” (19% of reports).
- 57latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 42,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 15%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.
- Door closed: mentioned in 11 of 57 complaints (19%)
- Tailgate unexpectedly opened: mentioned in 6 of 57 complaints (11%)
- Failed latch: mentioned in 6 of 57 complaints (11%)
- Locks linkages included: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 29,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% | 54,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 57 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2017 F-150 | 43 | 3% | 18,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 52 | 3% | 50,200 |
| 2015 F-150 | 39 | 2% | 44,750 |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 73,258 |
| 2013 F-150 | 10 | 0% | 122,500 |
| 2012 F-150 | 7 | 0% | 115,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 45,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2009 F-150 | 5 | 2% | 42,682 |
| 2008 F-150 | 3 | 1% | 51,000 |
| 2007 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 60,543 |
| 2005 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 39,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 23 | 1% | 46,188 |
| 2003 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 130,750 |
| 2000 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 6,500 |
| 1999 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 78,250 |
| 1997 F-150 | 14 | 1% | 98,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 2 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
Risk: Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.
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 the tailgate unexpectedly opened while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side door failed to properly latch and, on several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the door erroneously opened. The contact stated that the failure only occurred during extremely cold weather days…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driverâs and passengerâs side doors fail to latch securely while attempting to close the doors during freezing or cold weather. The contact was forced to warm up the vehicle for approximately 15-20 minutes before the doors…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Ford F-150s have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2018 Ford F-150 (2% 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 latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 42,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2018 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “door closed”, in 11 of 57 complaints, followed by “tailgate unexpectedly opened” (6).
Other 2018 Ford F-150 problems
- Power Train problems (1,014)
- Engine problems (508)
- Structure problems (193)
- Electrical System problems (172)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (88)
- Steering problems (83)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (73)
- Service Brakes problems (71)
See all 2018 Ford F-150 problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all F-150 years.