Complaint records

2018 Ford F-150 Complaints

1835 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2018 Ford F-150, grouped by component category.

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1835 Total complaints
58 Crash reports
29 Fire reports
34 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2018 Ford F-150 has 1835 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are power train, engine, structure. Enriched records show 58 crash reports, 29 fire reports, and 34 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

1835 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are power train, engine, structure. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 58 crash reports, 29 fire reports, 34 injury reports, and 3 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 956 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 46,861 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to power train, engine, structure?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2018 Ford F-150?
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How severe are the 2018 Ford F-150 complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

58 Crash
29 Fire
34 Injury
3 Fatality
70 Towed
23 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 956 complaints ; average reported mileage is 46,861 miles.

What are the most common 2018 Ford F-150 complaint categories?

1,835 total complaints on record

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