2018 Ford F 150 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 736 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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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Door latches freeze in cold weather
422complaintsSafety riskOtherDoors 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 - 2
Transmission shifting issues in cold weather
369complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission shifts unevenly or harshly in cold weather, causing difficulty in driving and potential safety concerns.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Cam Phaser Rattle
11complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a loud rattling noise upon cold start, attributed to a faulty cam phaser.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Knocking Sound Upon Starting
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking sound upon starting, indicating potential internal engine failure.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when the stop-start system malfunctions, leading to loss of power.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission CDF Drum Failure
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe CDF drum in the transmission fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and become unresponsive.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission shifting to neutral without warning
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral 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 - 8
Brake fluid leakage and brake system failure
3complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake fluid leaks from the master cylinder, causing the brakes to fail and posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine misfire and cylinder issues
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences misfires and cylinders malfunction, causing erratic performance and potential engine failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Fuel system issues leading to stalling and sputtering
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall and sputter, especially in higher gears.
$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.