2018 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

503Engine complaints

21.9%Of all 2,293 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN982 · 42.8%

ENGINE503 · 21.9%

Unspecified / other233 · 10.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY173 · 7.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM160 · 7%

Share of the 2,293 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUT OFF ENGAGED WHEN THE BRAKE…”NHTSA complaint 11166554 — filed 01/11/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-150. WHILE TOWING A TRAILER AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND SHOOK. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE…”NHTSA complaint 11164768 — filed 01/03/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH AND DECELERATED…”NHTSA complaint 11163574 — filed 12/26/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford F-150: 503 of 2,293 complaints on file (21.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Ford F-150 have in total?

2,293 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 64 involved a crash, 33 involved a fire, 52 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.