Nine problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2018 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2018 F-150.
Timing chain stretched. Only 62,000 miles. Poor design by Ford. Over $3,500. 00 to repair. Fighting with Ford for help. Rattling sounds at cold start.
There is a ticking rattle sound from the top of the engine area. The sound is noticeably louder after starting then the volume drops a level, but still steady sound there after, moving or not.
Engine rattling noise when accelerating at around 1500-2000 rpm and decelerating at around 800-1000 rpm.
First complaint on August 21/19. To hagerstown Ford dealership that this truck does not operate correctly! the hardshift cluck, using oil 1qt low at 2400 miles, warping dash, rattling sounds bad. (like values rattling) my door latches freeze. . I have now as of 12/23/19 have added a total of 5qts of oil to this truck with only just over 5000 miles on it. You can smell burned oil coming from under the hood and exhaust. I have several video documentation to my statement! I spoke with larry when the truck was dropped off in November to have dash replaced for a week,to call me and tell me they didn't have the correct dash? I have contacted larry in regards to this vechile oil use is unreal!!! no new vechile goes through oil like this! I am told to keep adding oil. . Why are you not covering the oil, it's under warranty? this truck is by far the worst vechile I have ever owned!!!!! I feel I'm getting the run around n if something isn't resolve soon I will take further action. So I've also been advise that the oil backflow that's burning out the exhaust the filters will have oil consumption through them as well!! did I get a lemon! I think so!.
On September 15, 2018 I purchased a new 2018 Ford f150 5. 0 v8. On 02/16/2019 (4,546 miles) after the first oil change it began making a knocking like noise. Ford said it was normal, but the knock wasn't there before the oil change. Ford tried to say it was the direct injection making the noise. Which might be true but other owners have reported the knocking noises and have had scored cylinders that required the engine blocks to be replaced by Ford. Also on 07/04/2019 (10,416 miles) I noticed that the engine was making a rattling noise when cold from 1200-2000 rpm. After researching this noise, I discovered that there is a TSB for the rattling noise. On 07/16/2019 I took my truck back to the dealer (friendly Ford in las vegas) and the TSB was preformed on the truck (TSB# 18-2354) the TSB did not fix the issue. On 10/23/2019 (12,600 miles) I took my truck to team Ford in las vegas. The service department stated that Ford told them the issue was normal operating characteristics. If either of these noises were normal, then it would have made them when it was brand new. These problems have been brought up to Ford by numerous owners of f150's and mustangs with the same engine. Ford refuses to fix anything and just says the issues are normal. Since Ford inssued a TSB for the rattle issue and replaced engine blocks for the knocking it tells me Ford knows these are issues and they are not normal without NHTSA or ftc intervention Ford may not fix these problems under warranty. . Read more...
5. 0 has a distinct rattling noise at lower rpm's. The engine also has a loud knocking noise which is different from the rattling noise. I have experienced the gas pedal temporarily sticking and the engine has a miss. Also way down on fuel economy at 11mpg's. This vehicle is 3 months old and dealership says and (Ford corporate supports dealership) that I have to pay out of pocket for any engine diagnostics regarding my 5. 0 engine problems.
Vehicle is a 2018 F-150 with the 5. 0 v-8. When the engine is first started after a long period, it will exhibit an engine rattle noise when letting of the gas pedal between 1500 rpm to 800 rpm and sometimes when slowly accelerating. Once the engine gets to operating temp, the noise goes away. The truck must be in gear and under load, it does not happen when in park or neutral. The truck has been taken back to the dealership to have TSB 18-2354 preformed with no success.
Tl the contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds and changing gears, a high pitched whining sound was present. Also, while driving and releasing the accelerator pedal, a rattling sound was present coming from the engine. In addition, water leaked into the cabin due to a faulty vent. The vehicle was taken to hassett Ford (3530 sunrise hwy, wantagh, NY 11793), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60.
There is an abnormal engine "rattle" noise when decelerating (letting off throttle) between 1000 and 2000 rpms. This has been a frequent complaint from 2018 Ford F-150 owners with v8 5. 0l engines. Responses from f150 owners on various forums all indicate various explanations from Ford as to the cause from normal engine characteristics, replacing cam phasers, replacing solenoids, and buybacks. A TSB was released in November 2018 with no known cases on any related forums of the TSB correcting the abnormal engine rattle noise. I have hjad the TSB performed and the noise was continued to be present. The concern from myself and other owners is the unknown long term effects on the engine performance and/or life and a continued lack of response from Ford as to the cause or release of any fixes. The issue has been present since 1 week after purchasing the truck on November 21, 2018.