# Recalls that may apply to the 2018 Ford F\-150 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [26V375000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V375000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). 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. Built 2017\-02\-13 to 2018\-07\-11. - [26V373000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V373000.md), 2026-06-09: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 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." Built from 2017\-01\-10. - [25V236000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V236000.md), 2025-04-11: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST. 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. Built 2017\-02\-01 to 2017\-06\-30. - [24V852000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000.md), 2024-11-08: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 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." Built 2017\-06\-07 to 2024\-10\-21. - [22V150000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V150000.md), 2022-03-11: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST. 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. - [21V983000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V983000.md), 2021-12-16: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. 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. - [21V155000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V155000.md), 2021-03-10: TIRES. 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. - [20V097000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V097000.md), 2020-02-21: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 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." Built 2017\-01\-05 to 2019\-10\-10. - [19V633000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V633000.md), 2019-08-28: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. 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." Built 2018\-09\-11 to 2019\-08\-07. - [19V278000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V278000.md), 2019-04-08: ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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. Built 2014\-07\-25 to 2018\-11\-17. - [18V894000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V894000.md), 2018-12-18: ENGINE. 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. Built 2014\-03\-18 to 2018\-11\-17. - [18V568000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V568000.md), 2018-08-31: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. 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. Built 2014\-03\-12 to 2018\-08\-23. - [18V392000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V392000.md), 2018-06-12: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 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. Built 2018\-03\-14 to 2018\-04\-24. - [18V214000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V214000.md), 2018-04-04: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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. Built 2017\-01\-05 to 2018\-02\-16. - [18V213000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V213000.md), 2018-04-04: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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. Built 2016\-10\-20 to 2018\-03\-05. - [17V672000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V672000.md), 2017-10-23: ENGINE. 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. Built 2017\-09\-03 to 2017\-09\-17. - [17V669000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V669000.md), 2017-10-23: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). 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. Built 2017\-01\-12 to 2017\-10\-09. - [17V598000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V598000.md), 2017-09-25: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. 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. Built 2017\-06\-08 to 2017\-08\-21. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2026288](/recalls/tc/2026288.md), 2026-06-10: Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 20C03 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2020\-071\) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the daytime running lamps \(DRLs\) to remain on when switching the master lighting switch from the ''Autolamp'' position to the ''headlamp on'' position. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are switched on. Safety Risk: Daytime running lamps that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the body control module software. - [2026280](/recalls/tc/2026280.md), 2026-06-09: Powertrain. Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 17S35 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2017\-517\) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. Under certain conditions, the transmission gear selection indicator \(PRNDL\) may not work. Additionally, the transmission could shift into the reverse or neutral gear. This could cause sudden and unexpected vehicle movements. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a 3.3 L engine and a 6\-speed transmission. Safety Risk: A transmission gear selection indicator that doesn't work could create confusion. A vehicle that moves unexpectedly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software. - [2024779](/recalls/tc/2024779.md), 2024-12-20: Visual System. Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield wiper linkage could corrode and seize. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper linkage. - [2021771](/recalls/tc/2021771.md), 2021-12-17: Structure. Issue: On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to dealer to replace both left and right\-hand tailgate latches. - [2021141](/recalls/tc/2021141.md), 2021-03-11: Tires. Issue: Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary. - [2020071](/recalls/tc/2020071.md), 2020-02-21: Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the software that controls the daytime running lights \(DRLs\). When the DRLs are on and the master lighting switch is rotated from the “Autolamp” position to the “headlamp on” position, the DRLs do not lower to parking light brightness. Canadian regulations require that the DRLs turn off when the headlights are turned on. Note: This only affects trucks equipped with LED headlights and the Autolamp feature \(automatic headlights\). Safety Risk: Lights that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to update the body control module \(BCM\) software. - [2020023](/recalls/tc/2020023.md), 2020-01-23: Electrical. Issue: On certain trucks, the electric tailgate latch could malfunction. This may cause the tailgate to unlatch on its own. If the tailgate opens while driving, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses and will install a new tailgate handle release switch. - [2019437](/recalls/tc/2019437.md), 2019-08-29: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection of the driver and front passenger seat recliners. For 2020 model year Explorer and Aviator, dealers will inspect the rear outboard seats. The seat structures will be replaced as required. - [2019420](/recalls/tc/2019420.md), 2019-08-21: Other. Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” \(Replacement Market\) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1\-412\-995\-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass. - [2019174](/recalls/tc/2019174.md), 2019-04-10: Electrical. Issue: The connectors on the engine block heater cable may have been damaged when your truck was serviced for recall campaign 2018\-718 \(Ford \#18S45\). This could cause a short\-circuit, which may result in overheated or melted wiring. Safety Risk: Overheated or melted wiring could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Stop use of your engine block heater immediately. Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. Ford will send you another notice when replacement parts are available, and will ask you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install them. Do not use your engine block heater until the replacement parts are installed. - [2018718](/recalls/tc/2018718.md), 2018-12-20: Electrical. Issue: Water and contaminants may damage and corrode the block heater cable connectors. This could cause a short\-circuit, which may result in overheated or melted wiring. Safety Risk: Overheated or melted wiring could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Stop use of your engine block heater immediately. Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. Ford will send you another notice when replacement parts are available, and will ask you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install them. Do not use your engine block heater until the replacement parts are installed. - [2018470](/recalls/tc/2018470.md), 2018-09-04: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles, the activation of the front seat belt pretensioners in a crash may result in momentary ignition of pretensioner exhaust gases. This could ignite materials in the B\-pillar area, leading to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the B\-pillar area, modify the floor covering and sound insulation, and apply heat\-resistant tape. - [2018310](/recalls/tc/2018310.md), 2018-06-13: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, the high\-pressure fuel pump may have been improperly manufactured and could fracture at its mounting flange. This could cause an oil or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could increase the risk of fire, causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the high\-pressure fuel pump, high\-pressure discharge tube and mounting bolts. - [2018165](/recalls/tc/2018165.md), 2018-04-05: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, a clip that locks the gear shift cable to the transmission may not be fully seated. Over time, this could allow the transmission to be in a gear state different than the gear shift position selected by the driver. This condition could allow the driver to move the shifter to Park and remove the ignition key while the transmission gear may not be in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and reseat it as necessary. - [2018164](/recalls/tc/2018164.md), 2018-04-05: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, a roll pin attaching the park pawl rod guide cup to the transmission case may not have been installed. Over time, this could cause the transmission to lose the Park function even when the shifter and instrument panel display PARK. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and install the missing roll pin as necessary. - [2017517](/recalls/tc/2017517.md), 2017-10-24: Powertrain. On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.3L V6 engine, 6\-speed transmission and a column mounted gear shift lever, rapid movement of the transmission shifter from Park to Drive may cause loss of PRNDL gear indication in the instrument cluster, and momentary engagement of Reverse operation before the vehicle achieves forward Drive function. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, or alternatively, an operator may experience momentary Neutral operation rather than Reverse. Unintended vehicle movement may increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with new software. - [2017515](/recalls/tc/2017515.md), 2017-10-24: Engine. On certain vehicles equipped with 3.5L V6 engines, certain cylinder heads are missing machined holes intended to supply lubrication to the camshaft bearing journals. Lack of proper camshaft lubrication will result in premature engine failure and loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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