2018 Ford F-150 Body Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are body problems on the 2018 Ford F-150?

193 owners have reported body problems on the 2018 Ford F-150, 8% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 5,000–22,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

193 complaints 8% of all 2018 complaints 10,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Body 174

Door 6

Tailgate 6

Hinge and attachments 2

Frame and members 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (111 of 193). The amber line is the middle value.

0k25k50k75k100k125k

When problems were reported

Body complaints by the year the problem happened.

136

Body complaints by F-150 year

2008 F-150 23

2009 F-150 34

2010 F-150 92

2011 F-150 33

2012 F-150 24

2013 F-150 48

2014 F-150 31

2015 F-150 147

2016 F-150 199

2017 F-150 111

2018 F-150 193

2019 F-150 32

2020 F-150 22

2021 F-150 36

2022 F-150 14

2023 F-150 22

2024 F-150 3

2025 F-150 3

Related recalls

Seat belt pretensioner sparks could ignite interior

Fire risk

In a crash that triggers a front seat belt pretensioner, the sparks it produces can ignite nearby carpeting or insulation in the B-pillar area. This could start a fire inside the vehicle.

Fix: The dealer will remove the B-pillar insulation and wiring harness tape and install heat resistant tape, free of charge.

Recall 18V568000 · Aug 2018

Roof braces may lack rivets, weakening roof

Crash risk

Some roof braces may be missing rivets where they attach to the roof rail, which weakens the roof's structure. In a rollover crash, this raises the risk of injury to occupants.

Fix: Dealers will install the missing rivets on the roof brace attachments free of charge.

Recall 17V598000 · Sep 2017

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Common questions

What are common 2018 Ford F-150 body problems?

Complaints most often name the body, door and tailgate.

At what mileage do 2018 Ford F-150 body problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 5,000–22,000 miles. The middle value is about 10,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2018 Ford F-150 body problems?

Yes: 18V568000, 17V598000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which F-150 year has the most body complaints?

The 2016 F-150, with 199 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.