Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-450. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed
- Summary
- LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Consequence
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.
Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate
- Summary
- Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Consequence
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
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Owner complaints (10)
10 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 30% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 20% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 20% |
| Steering | 2 | 20% |
| Wheels | 2 | 20% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 10% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 10% |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 10% |
How 2018 compares with other F-450 years
Best and worst F-450 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9 | 2 |
| 2012 | 14 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 4 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2018 Ford F-450 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-450 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V398000 (equipment), 19V342000 (brake), 18V894000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Ford F-450 problems?
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (3), Electrical system (2), Fuel/propulsion system (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2018 F-450 compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Ford F-450 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2020 the most (24). The 2018 drew 10. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.