Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2018 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I had a front end collision with my truck. The damage was a direct hit on the airbag sensor, and my airbags nor my seatbelts deployed. I was going about 45 to 50. The pre-collision warning appeared right before I hit the vehicle but no automatic braking. The body shop that has my vehicle had safety concerns because my vehicle took the brunt of the crash right on the airbag sensor. No airbags or anything deployed, but the sensor was broken in the accident. The concern is if the sensor was hit directly, why didn't it send a signal to through the system to deploy safety restraint systems. I called Ford to inform them of my concerns. After going through several people, I was finally given a case number CAS37213430 after days of trying to get them to take me seriously. They told me to take it to a Ford dealer to have it checked, but it is wrecked so how will they check it. …
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal revving sound and other unknown sounds while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the contact stated that the door and A/C and heating system actuator had failed. The contact stated that the rearview was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the turbo, the air compressor and the 4-Wheel Drive system needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the actuator was unrepairable and was rigged by the mechanic. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,003.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera did not function as intended. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle lightly tapped a nearby pole. The contact stated that very little damage was done to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed APIM module. The contact was informed that the APIM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,500.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V373000 (Exterior Lighting) and Customer Satisfaction Program: 25N17 (Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation); however, the failure occurred after the repairs were performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Parking Brake Engaged" message displayed, and the blind spot sensor became inoperable. An unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the TPMS was inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in reverse the back up camera screen display was either solid black with no image or with vertical lines with a very distorted image. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000(BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera image was reversed, and failed to display the image properly. The contact stated that the displayed image was distorted, flipped upside down, and the screen then went black. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the Back Over Prevention camera image was distorted after shifting into reverse(R). The contact was unable to rely on the camera image while reversing. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention). The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the radio and the rearview camera was inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The diagnostic result was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera went black. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds intermittently, the infotainment screen went black. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The entire infotainment screen system and camera failed, it was completely blacked out, "Dead". This not only made the radio completely non-functional, but also cut off the backup camera and backup sensor safety systems. The safety of both myself and others was now at risk as this important feature of the camera and screen system failed to display surroundings of the driver and pedestrians and also failed to alert drivers with a beep of anything nearby the rear of the truck. Due to the safety concern I immediately scheduled an inspection at my local authorized Ford service center. This malfunction has been confirmed by an Authorized Ford dealer and service center on 11/04/2021. The system failure was duplicated upon inspection by the Ford service technician. The diagnosis found code for internal codes to hardware pinpoint test. …
Collision Avoidance complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are collision avoidance problems on the 2018 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2018 Ford F-150, 2% of the model year's 2,322 complaints. The component named most often is warnings (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2018 Ford F-150 collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA lists no driver assistance recall for the 2018 Ford F-150, though it has 18 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2018 Ford F-150 collision avoidance problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to driver assistance problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.