NHTSA Complaint #11469059 — 2018 FORD F-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11469059
Vehicle	2018 FORD F-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 4, 2022
Date Filed	June 13, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

After towing a trailer for a few hours, the truck has difficulty cranking over after the truck has been turned off for refueling. It seems like the battery or alternator are bad, but I have had both checked and they are in good shape. This only happens when pulling a trailer. This has happened multiple times. The safety concern is being stranded on a road trip. Others have this issue on the 2018 f150 as well. I have read about this. Some have said a wire is overheating.

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