2018 FORD F-150 Engine Problems

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 5-70 MPH, the transmission was shifting hard. There were no warning lights illuminated. On a separate occasion, the transmission was shifted from drive to reverse and shifted very hard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but not diagnosed, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,500.

Our 2018 F-15 with 3.5 ecoboost has experienced known issues with the cam phasers, a loud rattle during startup. Ford service technicians report the problem to be from a pin coming loose on the cam phaser, resulting in the cam phaser slapping. Ford has acknowledged the issue and designed an updated cam phaser but has selectively chosen to replace the defective items only if a truck is under warranty. This said, the updated cam phasers were available after many trucks exceeded their warranty.

The vehicle is available for inspection and evaluation if needed. Also can provide all records for service and repairs over last 2 years. Transmission failure hard shifting between gears 3-5 and 8-10, downshifting while driving vehicle will slow down and downshift even when accelerating. Had evaluated at several ford dealership that stated a new transmission was only solution after several attempts for re calibration and reprogramming. Causing a safety issue when accelerating and at high speeds. Yes my safety has been put at risk multiple times. Also the risk for passengers in the vehicle as well. The problem was reproducible several times at dealerships and repair shops. And all places stated the only way to fix is with new transmission which was purchased in 2024. There were warning lights (check engine) came on and transmission was overheating with normal city driving and highway driving. Every time the light would come...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon depression of the accelerator pedal, an abnormal grinding sound was coming from the front wheel of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was discovered that failure was caused by partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE), which needed to be repaired. The contact stated that the engine actuator and various other engine parts were replaced to repair the vehicle. The contact reached out to the manufacturer online and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Summary: 2018 Ford F-150 (VIN: [XXX] , 3.5L EcoBoost) - Timing chain failure started at 30,000 miles, now at 111,000 miles. Rattling, power loss, misfires, stalling. Engine dangerous, risks crashes. Request NHTSA recall investigation. Description: Vehicle: 2018 Ford F-150, VIN [XXX] , 3.5L EcoBoost Issue: Timing chain failure began at 30,000 miles, worsened to 111,000 miles. Symptoms: loud rattling, power loss, misfires, stalling. Safety Risk: Unreliable engine, sudden power loss, potential stalling in traffic, or catastrophic failure. Dangerous to drive. Request: NHTSA investigate for recall due to early failure and safety hazard. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2018 f150 5.0 engine 102k miles burned 8 qts of oil in 8,000 miles, now the engine is getting rebuilt and I just bought it 8k miles ago. Also the transmission cuts power completely while shifting causing a safety concern. 10 speed transmission is in the truck, worst transmission and engine I’ve ever had out of any vehicle I’ve ever owned.

Oil consumption is excessive.

2018 f150 5.0L engine. Uses excessive oil. Usually have to add 2-3 qts of oil between oil changes. Numerous times (over 20) I have stopped and vehicle would not start because oil level was too low. Happened multiple times before I knew what was causing this issue. Same vehicle transmission will shift from 4th gear to 2nd causing engine to rev high and jerk one forward. Ford knows about the oil issues with these engines. This is causing unwanted expense with having to add oil between changes, excessive engine wear, and damage to other engine components and exhaust system components.

When I tow my boat the starter overheats and when I stop to get gas I have trouble starting the engine or it won't start at all until the engine cools completely.

Plastic oil pan and plastic drain plug leaks due to improper sealing

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was off, the contact became aware there was condensation underneath the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not able to be replicated. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the oil pan and cooler lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

This vehicle is using oil in a rate of about 7-8 quarts every 2000-2500 miles. When the oil dipstick is checked there is not a drop of oil on the dipstick. I have spoken with the dealership concerning this matter and the suggestion from FORD was to purchase another dipstick, which would cost my pocket book around $600. The dealership indicated that there is a service bulletin out at FORD addressing this very issue, however FORD Motor Company will not pay for the repair. There is no way a brand new vehicle should be using this much oil in that little of miles driven. I have searched the web and found hundred of vehicle owners who are describing the exact very nature that I am reporting. FORD's fix was to put thicker oil in the motor and change the oil dipstick. Can you please contact me in regards to my...

I own a 2018 Ford F-150 with 56,000 miles, and I have been experiencing serious and unpredictable transmission issues. These problems first started around 48,000 miles, but at the time, I assumed it was normal behavior. However, the issues have progressively worsened, and by 55,000 miles, a wrench warning light started appearing intermittently. Symptoms: •While driving at highway speeds, the transmission unexpectedly drops from 10th gear to 1st gear, causing a sudden and severe deceleration. •The gear shifts are jerky, unpredictable, and rough, making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. •The wrench warning light appears occasionally but disappears quickly, making diagnosis difficult. •No diagnostic trouble codes (D DTCs) are stored or retrieved when scanned at multiple repair shops. •The issue happens intermittently, making it challenging to replicate on demand. •Started noticing issues at 48k miles, but they became significantly worse around 50k miles when the wrench light began...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated over time upon starting his vehicle an abnormal rattling noise could be heard coming from the engine, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the camshaft phasers were faulty and that they would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,445. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Programs 21B10, 21N03, and 21N08 as probable cause for the failure.

This truck was supposed to be recalled under the Transmission recall for 10r80 and I noticed while conducting a decode on the vin number that the type and kind of transmission was never listed so I’m wondering how many people have been going through the same issues as us and if this will get fixed because our vin is not recalled and it should be

With 83,000 miles, we checked the oil to discover it was empty. Upon taking it to the dealer, they determined that there was severe scoring due to the known PCV value issue under TSB 19-2365 for excessive oil consumption. Prior to this time, there had been no oil issues with the vehicle. Dealer recommended replacement of the engine. The engine was replaced in August 2024 with a remanufactured engine. The oil was changed on December 5, 2024. From that point to February 25, 2025, the oil was checked periodically with 3 quarts of oil being added over that period of time. We took the truck back to the dealer to check to see why there is excessive oil consumption again. The dealer instructed us that they would need to follow the recommended action in TSB 19-2365 to reprogram the powertrain control module, install a new engine oil level indicator, and...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon removing the engine cover, the contact noticed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. The used car dealer was notified of the failure. The Ford dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure. The contact was awaiting a diagnostic test and an estimate from the dealer for the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

A significant knocking sound can be heard from my truck during cold start and when at idle and remains an issue that Ford did not address as part of their Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 issued on March 21, 2021. That specific CSP specifically excluded my model (Ford F-150 Raptor) from the program; however, my vehicle exhibits the exact same cam phaser issues and has already been identified by my local Ford dealership as the root cause. I am submitting this request that the NHTSA will require/force Ford to honor their product and fully cover the cost of needed repairs no different than what they did as part of the CSP 21N03.

There was something wrong with the Ford 10 speed transmission on my truck - 2018 Ford F 150. The transmission would jerk hard at completely random times. The biggest safety issue was that at times it wouldn't "go" when you pushed on the gas causing a delay that was particularly problematic when you were pulling into traffic. There needs to be a recall. If you google F150 10 speed transmission problems, there have been a myriad of them. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Powertrain control module software is faulty, causing improper diagnosis of catalytic converters efficiency. Prompting a check engine light and P0430/P0420 code. I could not pass emissions testing with this code. The Ford dealer made me pay out of pocket to replace catalytic converters ~6 months ago, total cost of $2975.12. The have now addressed that it is unlikely the catalytic converters were faulty, and are offering no reimbursement.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting hard while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact used a code reader to attempt to determine the cause of the failure but was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the cause for the failure was not yet determined. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the failure was related to the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

My coolant/water housing had an issue and caused a leak by the thermostat and it caused my engine to overheat while I was driving. I had my 10yr old son in the vehicle with me and had I not had the opportunity to pull over into a Walmart parking lot almost immediately in order to get some coolant into my truck, it would have been disastrous. The warning for high engine temperature was the only warning I had as I was unaware that I had any type of coolant leak. This could and may have caused some more damage than just the mandatory repairs that I had to do because this is my mode of transportation to/from work for the Federal Government.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in an undisclosed recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from under the hood and noticed an abnormal white smoke coming from the rear exhaust. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further inspection, the VIN was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03; however, the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then received a letter from the manufacturer that the cam phasers were defective and would be replaced under warranty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the part was replaced. Recently, the contact stated that the failure returned. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for an unrelated issue and the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. A diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the cam phasers were defective; however, the repair was no longer covered under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the initial cam phasers placed in the vehicle were refurbished parts needed to be replaced. The...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for regular service, the contact was made aware of a failure with the variable camshaft timing. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Ford F-150 equipped with 5.0L with 68,000 miles has a significant amount of engine oil loss between recommended intervals from the manufacturer. Took vehicle to dealership it was bought from brand new, they confirmed the level. Added oil, then the service department manager said, “we’ll have to do the oil consumption test. This is the test Ford recommends on the Service Board and they know about the problem.” They will send data to Ford, and Ford will recommend to “more than likely put a new motor in.” Since I’m just out of warranty, I have to pay over $15,000 out of pocket for a problem Ford knows about.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, the contact was informed that the dealer observed an abnormal oil leak at the oil pan but provided no specific diagnostic results. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. However, the contact was informed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil, and the engine needed to be dissembled for a comprehensive diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Cold start engine rattle

The Cam phasers on this vehicle are defective. This will be my third cam phasers in less than 3 years. The Cam Phasers cause the emissions to fail and can also cause unsafe driving such as the first time they failed while driving on the highway. I have brought this to the attention of the dealership numerous times and they say they can't duplicate it, even though it makes the noise when turning on the car or idling every time. They finally admitted this past visit to the Mall of Georgia Ford that it is an issue and a known recurring issue with this vehicle. I see the issue reported online, Ford Facebook pages, blogs, etc with thousands of people experiencing the same unsafe issue with both emissions and driving safety. Please advise.

Cam phasers, turbos, exhaust manifolds. Cam phasers failed in the truck and started to make are really bad rattling noise on the cold start. After it warmed up it had the sound of a diesel engine. Mechanics said this an issue with this vehicle and only has a TSB put out for it. Mechanic stated if it wasn’t repaired could cause further damage to the engine due to metal pieces from cam phasers. Exhaust manifolds are warped and created a leak. Could smell exhaust from the leak and needed to be replaced. Turbos where leaking oil as well, truck doesn’t tow any type of trailer or heavy weight. Mechanic stated this is also a common issue with these trucks. All repairs where done within a month of each other. Mechanic also stated that the transmissions in these trucks have issues. Slipping gears, hard shifting etc. my vehicle is showing some...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed oil leaking from the rear of the vehicle with no warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil pan failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

While slowing down an off ramp while towing a known trailer, vehicle engine turned off and screen said AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P, THEN RESTART ENGINE. That worked. had been running for an hour.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shifted out of gear. The contact stated that the engine revved abnormally. The contact was able to take the off-ramp and coasted into a parking lot. The vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was restarted, and the wrench symbol was displayed. The message to “See Owner’s Manual” was displayed. The vehicle reset while driving and then started to drive as designed. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked roughly. The vehicle shifted from tenth gear to fourth gear and then into neutral. The vehicle was restarted and shifted into gear. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and referred the contact to the local dealer, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The...

This vehicle has only been serviced at Ford since our purchase. We have not noticed any leaks after having the oil change in April 2024; however, we have noticed and reported in the past to the Advisor the rattling/ticking coming from the engine while the vehicle is running but nothing was was mentioned by the technician/Service Advisor after having vehicle serviced until recently. We took the truck in to be checked after noticing the check engine light came on. It was at this time the Service Advisor mentioned while there was no evidence the oil was leaking it appeared to have no oil in the truck. The Service Advisor at the Ford dealership mentioned the technician investigated and stated the oil was being absorbed into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Cam phaser issue. There is a recall on this already. But my vehicle hasn't been reported yet.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle a knocking and rattling sound can be heard from the engine bay. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was advised that all four Cam Phasers would have to be replaced as well as the grill shutter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,200.

The 3.5L ecoboost engine in my truck has the Ford cam phasers used also in the 2.7L and 3.0L engines. The cam phasers rattle when the engine starts, and are experiencing failure. The vehicle has been diagnosed by Ford and the quote for repairs is 6,000. To which I am responsible as Ford fails to admit that this engine has the same cam phasers that are also on the recall for other models. This engine has had several complaints and is a common issue and Ford has released a TSRB pertaining to exactly this issue. The problem with this, is that when you buy the truck as used, they don't tell you about the TSRB. Nor does Ford when you service the truck at the Ford Dealerships, tell you about any TSRBs either. My truck has had all of it service requirements met at Ford Dealerships since I have owned...

Driving down interstate and as I start to go uphill or pass a vehicle I accelerate and engine starts to sputter. Engine light blinks but I ease off gas and it goes away. If I accelerate in higher speed it continues to sputter.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine and the vehicle intermittently hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the CDF drum inside the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle occasionally stalled while idling. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case number was provided; however, the contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact turned off the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the camshaft and timing chain, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 112,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced hard shifting and an unexpected downshift into first gear. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the transmission became overheated. During the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the power train message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.

2018 ford f150 bought used @44k miles with a ford cpo 85k warranty truck has been at the dealership multiple times for months at a time for blue smoke out of the exhaust along with warranty coverage of the catalytic converters from excessive oil consumption issue making its way into the exhaust giving area for extreme fires for oil changes and dye test also loosing around 4qts of oil at every 2k miles with no leaks so after inspecting the engine found the cylinders to be oil washed with excessive piston to wall clearance and sleeve scaring and being a master ford certified tech its sad to show ford is bypassing the warranty on these engine's by showing no proof of what the main issue is no diagnostics are being done no tear downs are being done all they do is pull a dipstick and say it failed a oil...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal engine rattle sound during deceleration. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal chirping sound while idling warm or hot. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under TSB Numbers: 18-2354 and 19-2140. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The cam phasers failed at under 65K miles. Engine makes a loud noise and the transmission shifting is affected. Took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and I declined to repair it for now.