general problems of the 2018 Ford F-150 - part 1

Hard jerking in the transmission around 50 miles per hour around gears 7 to 10.

Subject: safety complaint – premature frame failure on 2018 Ford F-150 raptor (VIN: [xxx] ) to whom it may concern, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2018 Ford F-150 raptor, VIN: [xxx] , with approximately 99,700 miles. My vehicle has been diagnosed by a Ford-authorized service department with severe frame corrosion and structural deterioration, including extensive rust and compromised integrity. In addition, I have obtained an independent evaluation from a private body shop, which also confirmed that the corrosion is premature and structurally significant. I have been advised that the vehicle is unsafe to operate, and the estimated repair cost is approximately $30,000, effectively rendering the vehicle unusable. This condition appears to be premature and not consistent with normal wear and tear, particularly given that the vehicle has been properly maintained and used under normal driving conditions. The failure of a vehicle’s frame represents a serious safety hazard, as it directly affects crashworthiness, structural stability, and safe operation. A failure at this level could lead to loss of control or catastrophic injury. I contacted Ford motor company to request assistance, but they declined to provide any support or remedy. Given the severity of this issue, I respectfully request that the NHTSA: •investigate potential frame corrosion or structural defects in this vehicle model •determine whether similar complaints have been reported •evaluate whether this issue warrants a recall or manufacturer action I am prepared to provide supporting documentation, including inspection reports from both the Ford dealership and independent body shop, repair estimates, and photographs of the damage. Thank you for your attention to this matter and your commitment to public safety. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was driving in town, less than 35mph, slowing down to stop at a traffic signal, when my engine stopped and a message came up on my dashboard that said something to the effect of "auto stop start, place transmission in park and restart engine". I did so and it cranked and ran fine. Hasn't happened again.

My truck randomly downshifts and abruptly slows vehicle when driving.

My 10r80 transmission shifts very hard then goes into limp mode when im driving in 4th gear scared its gonna cause me to get in a wreck and injury myself or other drivers this has been an issue with all these transmission and this should be a recall where customers shouldn’t have to pay to get this fixed Ford should get this fixed ASAP.

Door locks freeze open in cold weather due to a spring issue that freezes up with very little moisture. It has happened multiple times over the last couple years. Basically, you open the door and when you go to close, the door latch doesn't engage. Here is a video that shows the issue in detail. [xxx] in order to operate the vehicle at that point, you have to hold the door closed manually. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Tried to open door to put my 2 year old in her car seat and it wouldn't open, assume this was due to the extreme cold. So I took our other vehicle, few days later when it warmed up I again went to leave with my daughter and this time the door opened but will no longer latch shut. Tried toggling child lock messing with lock mechanism on top of the door tried both interior and exterior handles but it will not latch no matter what I do. Now all my lights are staying on and door ajar light and icon are on and won't go off. I currently have the door ratchet strapped inside the vehicle to hold it close and I cannot drive it due to the safety concerns if the strap let's loose and the door flings open. . . There is a recall for frozen door mechanism my vehicle falls in this range and I was notified previously I qualified for the recall. Now that it actually happened it shows my vehicle isn't listed and the dealership wants to charge me for a safety recall that should be covered.

2018 Ford F-150 platinum. Issues with the 10r80 10-speed transmission. Harsh shifting such as rough and jerking shifts or delayed shifts, jerking, shuddering, and occasional loss of power. Delayed engagement when shifting from park to drive. Hearing clunking or grinding sounds during gear changes.

Ford consumer affairs was sent a letter with this information, too. My 2018 f150 truck had issues with the 10 speed transmission. It’s been jumping, skipping gear, down shifting for no reason. Yesterday, 12/28/25, we were returning home from a holiday trip on I-95’s left lane of the highway when the truck down-shifted from 10th gear to around 3rd or 4th gear spiking the rpm to over 5,000 rpm’s for no reason on 3 different occasions. We had to move to the right lane after the 3rd time due to the wrench light coming on and the transmission temperature gauge maxed out at super hot and turn on the hazards due to only doing 50 mph in a 70 mph highway until we could exit. This was dangerous in so many ways due to the volume of traffic on the highway. Downshifting that much instantly was like slamming on brakes with no break lights. We were verry lucky not getting rear ended and causing a possibly tragic situation. Thankfully, we did not get into an accident. There were a lot of cars on the road, as many families were returning home. This is happening all over the USA with the 10 speed transmission and may eventually cause a tragic accident on the road. We took it to the cocoa Ford dealership on 12/29/25 and the diagnostic paper states they 'performed a koeo self test and found pq7f7 for gear 10 incorrect ratio. Verified fluid vented out of top of transmission. Tech rec overhaul. All one time use parts and rear main seal. Trans cooler. Due to parts/labor cost recommend assembly replacement. '.

Water intrusion into the body control module (bcm) caused multiple safety-related electrical failures. The horn no longer functions, traction control activates and deactivates while driving, exterior lights remain on after vehicle shutdown, and the battery must be disconnected to turn off headlights. The issue presents a safety concern while operating the vehicle. Ford motor company was notified and documented the concern but declined assistance due to no active recall or program.

At various times vehicle can take up to 3 minutes or restart of vehicle for the back up camera to shut off after reversing.

Rear view camera displays blank when shifting into reverse. Is available for inspection. Camera is unusable and creates a safety hazard. F-150 not currently included in known issue in other models of f series trucks, but obviously this is a known issue.

Problem description: the rear sliding window track on my Ford F-150 has detached / become loose, causing the window to rattle, misalign, and leak water into the cabin. While there is a TSB (ssm 50337) for window rattling, my truck’s issue is more severe, creating a potential safety hazard if the window detaches while driving or allows water damage to electrical components. Additional info: •occurs under normal driving conditions •photos/video available for review •this issue may affect other F-150s with sliding rear windows desired outcome: investigation and determination if this defect warrants a recall or service bulletin to prevent safety hazards.

My truck only has 26000 miles and the transmission started acting very funny, shifting erratically, then it was stuck in 5th gear limp mode. There is some kind of bushing that comes loose in these 10 speed transmissions. It cost me $7597. 48. And $150. 00 towing.

Truck was in golden auto electric for transmission replacement and wheel bearing replacement. When the truck was purchased from rightway auto of gaylord there was a bolt missing from left side wheel hub assembly. Wheel hub assembly and transmission was replaced. An oil change garage informed me that there was a missing bolt on wheel hub assembly that was replace.

Once transmission get at a hot temperature, the transmission have a hard time shifting and down shifting. I have taken my trust a transmission shop and I was told everything looks good and suggested I just get service. And I also was told that it could be a sensor problem. And the mechanic really didn't understand because I only have 147,000 miles and having transmission problems.

My back up camera started going in an out and now I have a blue screen with no visibility from the camera it has recently started doing a black and white lines as well. I did speak with Ford and stated there is a recall for the cameras but I have not received a notice so therefore they cannot perform the software update. I am elder and use my camera for extra safety when backing up.

Backup camera was so blurry couldn’t see truck that was parked behind and backed into front bumper causing dent and bumper needed to be replaced.

I have experienced a reoccurring issue with an hvac drain leak that creates black mold in the carpet this happened in many 2019 & 2020 f150 models. Some early on & some 6 years later (like my vehicle). This was covered in a prior TSB but did not always fix the problem nor did they replace the carpet (to fix the mold issue). Also, the TSB does not cover this issue out of the 36 month warranty. This is a health hazard due to the black mold, especially since their fix does not always cure the issue.

Known sunroof issue with Ford with the plastic tracks breaking and sunroof refuse to open/close. Ford issued a TSB and forums have many Ford owners with same issue.

Rear view camera is blurry. Can no longer clearly see obstacles while backing up. Camera problem was reproduced and repaired by the dealer.

Iwe system failure, this has been worked on multiple times. Yes it's distracting when it grinds all the time putting everyone safety at risk. The only way it stops is to turn it to 4h which need to slow down for. Yes dealership and shops are aware. Total 4 wheel drive failure and warning on dash (little wrench).

The vehicle is consuming oil at a 1 quart per 1100 mile rate. I have had it tested at a Ford dealer. There is technical service bulletin (TSB) 19-2365 for the year, make and model but Ford isnt offering a repair. The repair is approximately $14,000. 00 that should not be the consumers responsibility. Please help get a recall issued.

While driving through an intersection, my truck unexpectedly shut down. An error message appeared on the dashboard stating: "auto start/stop – shift to p, then restart engine. " I was in a lane with oncoming traffic at the time, so I had to come to a complete stop, shift the vehicle into park, and restart the engine. After restarting, the truck resumed normal operation and I was able to continue driving.

Backup camera stopped working around 07/2025 and now starting 10/2025 it will work when it wants to but its not clear it will be distorted.

When driving for a hour ac shuts off and only blows warm air. Had everything tested and comes out perfect they can’t find an issue. Happened multiple times but reporting the most recent.

Backup camera started glitching on and off for a couple weeks and eventually stopped working completely and screen is now black when shifted in to reverse. Purchase new camera from dealer, installed, but did not fix issue so I returned it. Found out later that the camera requires initialization or programming depending on year so replacing my consumer does not appear possible.

Backup camera stopped working on [xxx] right before Ford issued a recall notice for a backup camera issue related to a software update, but this VIN is not included. This seems highly coincidental. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I spilled something on my passenger side front so removed my weathertech floor liner and noticed the carpet was wet with some mildew on it. Cleaned it up and let it air dry. Some time b later I b checked it again and it was more wet. Went online and saw a recall . Called dealer that has serviced my truck since I drove it off the lot . Why they hadn’t told me about the recall. Was told it wasn’t on the recall. They are telling me I have to pay to fix it . It’s obvious it shouu I led have been included in this recall. For all I know I have mold and mildew under my carpet. This can not be good or healthy for b me and b my family.

We are having trouble with our rear-view backup camera not working properly like the f-250, f-350, and f-450 super duty trucks that are being recalled because their rearview camera images may not display correctly in certain lighting conditions. Our issues with the F-150 is the same as the others however ours has not been recalled and I think it should be.

My back up camera just shows blue or static. It just randomly happened but everything else works and the screen shows fine when not in reverse.

Ford issued recall 24e12 for a pcm reprogramming for my 2018 Ford F-150 for an emissions issue. A dealership completed the recall on 4/15/25. Approximately one month later, check engine light comes on and dealership now says we need a new catalytic converter. Upon research, this exact issue has been happening with many others who did the reprogramming.

2018 Ford F-150 with transmission problem. 10 gears- jerking and pause between automatic shifting of gears, down shifting. Brought to Ford- needs a complete transmission. This truck has 75,000 miles and is not "built Ford tough". Ford tells me this is not a recall and denied my claim. This is a safety issue and is a big, known problem for Ford. The dealership is replacing 6 of them per week that are not part of a recall. This should be a recall. Shame on Ford motors.

Apim has failed and must be replaced. This means that there is no back-up camera, navigation, radio, climate control, etc.

My back up camera barely works now. Most of the times that I back up the screen is blue or black. Very rarely it will work. I brought it into my local for dealer and they said moisture somehow got into the sealed connector and started corroding the metal in there making it a bad connection. They told me I needed a new wire harness for over $500 and I don’t have the money to fix it. So now my back up camera is just broke.