2018 Ford F 150 Super Crew
Common Problems
Ranked from 745 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission shifting issues
416complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission frequently shifts to neutral or downshifts unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially leading to accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Cam Phaser Failure
286complaintsSafety riskEngineThe cam phasers fail, causing abnormal sounds and engine performance issues.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission Jerking and Unintended Neutral Shifts
108complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission jerks and shifts to neutral unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to lose power and control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Door latches freeze in cold weather
21complaintsHigh severityOtherDoors fail to latch or remain open in cold temperatures, posing a safety risk.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Door latch freezing in cold weather
16complaintsHigh severityOtherDoors fail to close or latch properly in cold temperatures, posing a safety risk.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission Slipping and Random Shifting
11complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly shifts gears and slips, causing loss of power and difficulty in accelerating.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle stalls at idle when the stop-start system malfunctions, often due to a faulty sensor or system component.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Rattling Upon Cold Start
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a loud rattling noise upon cold start, often due to a faulty cam phaser or connecting belt.
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Engine Stalling During Acceleration
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters and stalls during acceleration, often due to a malfunctioning stop-start system or engine management issue.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission Failure Due to CDF Drum Issues
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails due to a faulty CDF drum, causing the vehicle to lose power and become unresponsive.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission random drops out of gear
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly drops out of gear while driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially leading to accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Misfire and Excessive Oil Consumption
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and consumes excessive oil, leading to potential engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine misfire with warning lights
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThere is a misfire from the engine accompanied by several unknown warning lights being illuminated.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Engine Oil Consumption Issue
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring frequent refills and potential engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine starts to stall at idle
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often due to stop-start system failure or other engine control issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.