Extended warranty worthiness profile

2018 Ford F-150

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

2,235complaint reports

19recall campaigns

416manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

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Model-year reading

What the 2018 record can and cannot say

Compared with other Ford F-150 years here, the 2018 total is 1,060 above the median year in this model file. Its raw count is 2,235, with no denominator for vehicles sold.

At 939 reports, Power Train is the most common displayed tag. The 42% share describes submitted complaints only; it does not describe the fleet.

Engine replacement or major internal repair provides the strongest parts-only stress test at a $7,000 midpoint. Local labor raises the bill, while claim rules can lower what the plan actually pays.

Vehicle configuration

2018 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 38 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classStandard pickup

Fuel choicesDiesel, Gasoline, and Gasoline or E85

Drive layoutsFour-wheel drive and Rear-wheel drive

Engine range2.7 to 5 L; 6 to 8 cylinders

EPA efficiency16 to 25 mpg

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$5,860-$16,847
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$3,492-$11,122
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,044-$8,129
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$3,306-$4,362
Turbocharger replacement	Turbo and Supercharger	$1,520-$6,465
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,895-$2,968
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$946-$4,495
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$2,036-$2,218
Fuel injector set replacement	Fuel System	$772-$4,607
Infotainment display or head unit replacement	Electrical and Electronic	$624-$4,445

Compare years

Other Ford F-150 model years

2025114 reports · 14 recalls 2024209 reports · 10 recalls 2023473 reports · 11 recalls 2022759 reports · 22 recalls 20211,175 reports · 28 recalls 2020689 reports · 11 recalls 20191,277 reports · 9 recalls 20182,235 reports · 19 recalls 20171,383 reports · 18 recalls 20161,984 reports · 14 recalls 20151,644 reports · 14 recalls

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