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Model Year Problem Record

Ford F-350 SD 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Ford F-350 SD: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

205Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering102 complaints

102 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V087000.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V644000, 25V572000.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V278000.

Power Train5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V880000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V864000.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V155000.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V808000.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V278000Reported April 8, 2019 - 131,068 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 131,068 vehicles across all affected models.

19V808000Reported November 12, 2019 - 86,296 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 86,296 vehicles across all affected models.

19V864000Reported December 4, 2019 - 231,664 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 231,664 vehicles across all affected models.

19V880000Reported December 11, 2019 - 490,574 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 490,574 vehicles across all affected models.

21V155000Reported March 10, 2021 - 15,769 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,769 vehicles across all affected models.

22V087000Reported February 16, 2022 - 247,445 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 247,445 vehicles across all affected models.

22V644000Reported August 26, 2022 - 277,040 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 277,040 vehicles across all affected models.

22V880000Reported November 29, 2022 - 18,808 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 18,808 vehicles across all affected models.

25V572000Reported September 3, 2025 - 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,456,417 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE18011Opened October 12, 2018 - Closed December 12, 2019

Power tailgate opens unintended. Resulted in recall campaign 19V864000.

PE18011Opened October 12, 2018 - Closed December 12, 2019

Power tailgate opens unintended. Resulted in recall campaign 19V864000.

PE24014Opened May 9, 2024 - Open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24014Opened May 9, 2024 - Open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ21001Opened January 15, 2021 - Closed January 10, 2024

Power Tailgate Release Systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ21001Opened January 15, 2021 - Closed January 10, 2024

Power Tailgate Release Systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ21001Opened January 15, 2021 - Closed January 10, 2024

Power Tailgate Release Systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201815
201959
202039
202125
202219
202318
202411
20259
202610
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.