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2018 Ford F-250 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 398
Latest campaign: Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Sep 4, 2025	25V572000 22V644000
Structure	2	Feb 16, 2022	22V087000 19V880000
Power train	1	Nov 29, 2022	22V880000
Tires	1	Mar 10, 2021	21V155000
Steering	1	Dec 10, 2020	20E090000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Dec 4, 2019	19V864000
Exterior lighting	1	Nov 12, 2019	19V808000
Engine	1	Apr 8, 2019	19V278000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 4, 202525V572000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Nov 29, 202222V880000	Power train: driveline driveshaft A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V880000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture. Risk A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74. Campaign NHTSA 22V880000 · Nov 29, 2022
Aug 26, 202222V644000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V644000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image. Risk Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51. Campaign NHTSA 22V644000 · Aug 26, 2022
Feb 16, 202222V087000	Structure: frame and members underbody shields A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V087000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. Risk A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09. Campaign NHTSA 22V087000 · Feb 16, 2022
Mar 10, 202121V155000	Tires Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V155000 What's wrong 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. Risk Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10. Campaign NHTSA 21V155000 · Mar 10, 2021
Dec 10, 202020E090000	Steering If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20E090000 What's wrong Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up. Risk If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266. Campaign NHTSA 20E090000 · Dec 10, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component398

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

398Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	252	63	2	0	0
Suspension	198	50	1	0	0
Unknown or other	46	12	2	5	2
Wheels	29	7	1	0	0
Power train	16	4	0	0	0
Structure	16	4	0	1	0
Engine	15	4	2	4	0
Fuel/propulsion system	13	3	2	2	0
Back over prevention	10	3	0	0	0
Electrical system	9	2	0	2	0
Fuel system	8	2	0	0	0
Diesel	7	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	2	0	0	0
Air bags	4	1	2	0	2
Service brakes	4	1	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-250 Crew Cab, F-250 Regular Cab, F-250 SD, F-250 Supercab.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768578
Engine
“Truck started loosing power And caught fire at the red light”
Filed 06/17/2026 · ODI 11744899
Fuel/propulsion system
“Low fuel pressure alert came on the truck. It went away and then came on again a few days later. We took the truck to Joe Meyers Ford in Houston, TX.”
Filed 03/03/2026 · ODI 11721668

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2018 Ford F-250 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-250. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Ford F-250 recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (2), power train (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ford F-250?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 252 complaints out of 398 filed with NHTSA (63%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ford F-250?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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