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2018 Ford F-450 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: 10
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
Exterior lighting	2	Nov 12, 2019	19V808000 19V342000
Engine	2	Apr 8, 2019	19V278000 18V894000
Power train	1	Nov 29, 2022	22V880000
Structure	1	Dec 11, 2019	19V880000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Dec 4, 2019	19V864000
Equipment	1	May 29, 2019	19V398000

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. Filed under F-450 Sd 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. Filed under F-450 Sd 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. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 22V644000 · Aug 26, 2022
Dec 11, 201919V880000	Structure: body roof and pillars A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V880000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area. Risk A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 19V880000 · Dec 11, 2019
Dec 4, 201919V864000	Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate latch Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V864000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches. Risk Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 19V864000 · Dec 4, 2019
Nov 12, 201919V808000	Exterior lighting: headlights DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V808000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 19V808000 · Nov 12, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-450 Sd, F-450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

10Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Engine	3	30	1
Electrical system	2	20	1
Fuel/propulsion system	2	20	1
Steering	2	20	0
Wheels	2	20	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	10	0
Unknown or other	1	10	0
Back over prevention	1	10	0
Suspension	1	10	0

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.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“incidents Summary: The vehicle experienced a significant engine compartment fire while in operation.”
Filed 01/23/2026 · ODI 11713028
Fuel/propulsion system
“My truck is outfitted with the CP4 fuel pump. These pumps are failing on a regular basis and destroying entire fuel systems costing the vehicle owner as much as $20,000 to replace.”
Filed 04/08/2025 · ODI 11653451
Engine
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-450. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle serviced, he was made aware that there were metal shavings found inside the oil pan, and that the engine needed to be replaced.”
Filed 05/30/2024 · ODI 11591622

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2018 Ford F-450 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-450 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-450. 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-450 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ford F-450?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ford F-450?

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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