2018 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2018 Ford F-150?
587 owners have reported engine problems on the 2018 Ford F-150, 25% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 30,000–87,000 miles. 3 recalls cover this area.
587 complaints 25% of all 2018 complaints 62,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (322 of 587). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
Electrical
Fire riskDuring the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used.
Recall 19V278000 · Apr 2019Block heater cable can overheat and cause fire
Fire riskWater and contaminants can enter the block heater cable's splice connector, causing corrosion. When the heater is plugged in, the corrosion can create a resistive short that overheats and melts wiring, which can start a fire.
Fix: The dealer will disable the block heater cable free of charge now, and once parts are available, will replace the cable free of charge.
Recall 18V894000 · Dec 2018Engine
Can stall5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals. Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control.
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Other 2018 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2018 Ford F-150 engine problems?
Complaints most often name the catalytic convertor, crank / camshaft position sensor and sump / tank.
At what mileage do 2018 Ford F-150 engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 30,000–87,000 miles. The middle value is about 62,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2018 Ford F-150 engine problems?
Yes: 19V278000, 18V894000, 17V672000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which F-150 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 F-150, with 587 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.