2018 Ford F-150

• Jun 9, 2026Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.

  Risk

  Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

  Remedy

  Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

  NHTSA campaign 26V375000 ↗Manufacturer no. 26S4210,742 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Jul 9, 2026Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Jun 9, 2026Exterior lighting: headlightsWhen the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."MY 2018–2020⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

  Risk

  Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

  NHTSA campaign 26V373000 ↗Manufacturer no. 26C2891,198 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Jul 17, 2026Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Apr 11, 2025Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistThe brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.MY 2017–2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

  Risk

  A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

  NHTSA campaign 25V236000 ↗Manufacturer no. 25S37123,611 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Sep 25, 2025Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Nov 8, 2024Equipment: other: labelsThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."MY 2018–2024⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk

  Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Remedy

  Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

  NHTSA campaign 24V852000 ↗Manufacturer no. 24C3927,678 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Dec 19, 2024Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Mar 11, 2022Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistThe brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.MY 2017–2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

  Risk

  A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

  NHTSA campaign 22V150000 ↗Manufacturer no. 22S11195,864 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Apr 29, 2022Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Dec 16, 2021Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latchThe tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  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.

  Remedy

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 21V983000 ↗Manufacturer no. 21S5357,591 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified May 31, 2022Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Apr 12, 2021Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball jointThe ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.MY 2017–2018⌄

  Defect

  Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

  Risk

  An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

  NHTSA campaign 21E027000 ↗2,394 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified May 5, 2021Filed by Tenneco AutomotiveFiled as F-150
• Mar 10, 2021TiresOn the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

  Risk

  Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

  NHTSA campaign 21V155000 ↗Manufacturer no. 21S1015,769 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Apr 27, 2021Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Feb 21, 2020Exterior lighting: headlightsThe Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."MY 2018–2020⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

  Risk

  DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.

  NHTSA campaign 20V097000 ↗Manufacturer no. 20C03166,196 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Mar 10, 2020Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Aug 28, 2019Seats: front assembly: recliner · Seats: mid/rear assemblyAlso included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."MY 2018–2020⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

  Risk

  A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

  NHTSA campaign 19V633000 ↗Manufacturer no. 19C07639,137 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Oct 21, 2019Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Apr 8, 2019Engine · Equipment: electricalDuring the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.MY 2017–2019⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

  Risk

  A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

  NHTSA campaign 19V278000 ↗Manufacturer no. 19S11131,068 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified May 31, 2019Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Dec 18, 2018EngineWater and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.MY 2017–2019⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

  Risk

  When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

  NHTSA campaign 18V894000 ↗Manufacturer no. 18S45410,289 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Jun 3, 2019Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Aug 31, 2018Seat belts: pretensioner · Structure: body: roof and pillarsIf a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.MY 2017–2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

  Risk

  A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

  NHTSA campaign 18V568000 ↗Manufacturer no. 18S271,619,112 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Sep 28, 2018Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Jun 12, 2018Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpThese vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

  Risk

  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.

  NHTSA campaign 18V392000 ↗Manufacturer no. 18S175,645 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Jul 17, 2018Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Apr 4, 2018Power train: automatic transmission · Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

  Risk

  If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.

  NHTSA campaign 18V214000 ↗Manufacturer no. 18S10292,909 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Apr 13, 2018Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Apr 4, 2018Power train: automatic transmissionA roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.MY 2017–2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

  Risk

  Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

  NHTSA campaign 18V213000 ↗Manufacturer no. 18S09142 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Apr 13, 2018Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Oct 23, 2017EngineThe cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.

  Risk

  Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.

  NHTSA campaign 17V672000 ↗Manufacturer no. 17S3722 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Oct 24, 2017Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Oct 23, 2017Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shiftQuickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achieves Drive function.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achieves Drive function.

  Risk

  Unidentified or unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in a way that was not intended by the driver, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S35.

  NHTSA campaign 17V669000 ↗Manufacturer no. 17S3512,429 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Dec 5, 2017Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150
• Sep 25, 2017Structure: body: roof and pillarsThe structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.MY 2018⌄

  Defect

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks not equipped with a moonroof. The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.

  Risk

  If the structural integrity is reduced, in the event of a rollover crash, there may be an increased risk of injury .

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the rivets for the roof brace attachments, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S29.

  NHTSA campaign 17V598000 ↗Manufacturer no. 17S2939 vehicles potentially affected (all models in the campaign)Owners notified Oct 17, 2017Filed by Ford Motor CompanyFiled as F-150

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall database, model years 2017–2026. Recalls are listed by model year as the manufacturer filed them; whether a specific car is affected depends on its VIN — check a VIN at nhtsa.gov ↗. NHTSA model names matched to this page: F-150, F-150 HYBRID.