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2018 Ford F-150 Recall

Ford F-150 Recall service at Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa in Mesa, AZ

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Recall Summary

15 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Structure

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 17V598000 · 39 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

Structure1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 17V598000 · 39 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Fuel Pump1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V392000 · 5,645 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.

Other1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 17V598000 · 39 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Transmission3

FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 17V669000 · 12,429 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Engine2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 17V672000 · 22 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

Fuel Tank1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V392000 · 5,645 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Wiring Harness Tape1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V568000 · 1,619,112 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

Wiring Harness1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · 131,068 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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 is expected to begin April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Seat1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · 482,520 vehicles affected

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 and 2019-2020 Expedition 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 str

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Headlight1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V097000 · 166,196 vehicles affected

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

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

Suspension1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 21E027000 · 2,394 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

Tire1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 21V155000 · 15,769 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2018 Ford F-150?

NHTSA identifies 16 recall listings for the 2018 Ford F-150 across Structure, Fuel Pump, Other, Transmission, Engine, Fuel Tank, Wiring Harness Tape, Wiring Harness, Seat, Headlight, Suspension, and Tire components.
Applicability varies by configuration, equipment, engine, transmission, and installed parts.

How do I check if my 2018 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

You can check your 2018 Ford F-150 at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
Bring the truck to Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa so the team can verify open campaigns and explain the required remedy.

How much does a 2018 Ford F-150 recall repair cost?

A 2018 Ford F-150 recall repair costs nothing when completed by an authorized dealer under the manufacturer’s recall program.
Eligible remedies may include inspection, software updates, parts installation, or component replacement.

Can an independent shop fix a 2018 Ford F-150 recall?

No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
Authorized technicians have the manufacturer procedures, diagnostic tools, and OEM parts needed for recall work.

Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2018 Ford F-150?

Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open recall can support a smoother trade-in process; value your trade to begin.
A VIN check can clarify whether a campaign remains open before you discuss your truck’s value.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Protect Your Truck

NHTSA-listed concerns for the 2018 Ford F-150 include roof-brace rivets that may reduce rollover protection, fuel-pump welds that may leak and create a fire risk, and engine or block-heater issues that may cause a stall, overheated wiring, or fire. Transmission defects may lead to unintended gear selection or vehicle rollaway. Additional recalls address seat restraint strength, headlamp visibility, wiring near the B-pillar, aftermarket ball-joint installation, and tire damage that may cause air loss or tread separation. Waiting can leave a known safety concern unresolved. Contact Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa promptly for a free VIN check.

Factory-Authorized Confidence

Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa provides recall service for Mesa drivers with factory-trained technicians, manufacturer diagnostic tools, and OEM parts. The team follows Ford’s specified remedy for each applicable campaign, whether that means inspecting a component, reprogramming a module, installing rivets, replacing a fuel pump, sealing a cable, or completing another approved repair. Recall remedies are performed at no charge to the owner. Our dealership at 460 East Auto Center Drive serves Mesa and nearby communities throughout the East Valley, including Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and Apache Junction.

Start With a Free VIN Check

Check your VIN, bring your truck to our service department, and schedule service even if you are unsure whether a previous repair was completed. Our team can verify open recalls, explain what applies to your exact vehicle, and arrange the manufacturer remedy. A recall notice, a safety concern, or uncertainty about repair history is reason enough to call Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa at 480-690-1279. You can also schedule an appointment online and take care of qualifying recall work at no charge.