2018 Ford F-250 SD Problems & Complaints

Most common 2018 Ford F-250 SD problems

• Steering~28,000 miles
  25263%
• Suspension~27,000 miles
  19850%
• Other / not specified~31,000 miles
  4612%
• Wheels & tires~26,000 miles
  297%
• Fuel & propulsion system~100,000 miles
  215%
• Body & structure~19,000 miles
  164%
• Engine & cooling~80,000 miles
  164%
• Transmission & drivetrain~24,000 miles
  164%
• Driver assistance~72,000 miles
  103%
• Electrical system~33,000 miles
  92%
• Stability & traction control~19,000 miles
  62%
• Brakes~22,000 miles
  51%
• Lights
  41%
• Air bags~25,000 miles
  41%
• Speed control & acceleration~1,000 miles
  41%
• Seats
  21%
• Locks & latches~40,000 miles
  21%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~6,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 398 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-250 SD complaints by model year

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2018 Ford F-250 SD recalls (9)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2018 Ford F-250 SD:

What 2018 Ford F-250 SD owners say

Steering all 252 →

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH over a bump on a bridge, he lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering damper to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering dampers to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced violent shaking and vibration after driving over a bump in the roadway and while driving onto uneven pavement. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the steering dampener under an Extended Service Campaign. The contact stated that the replacement part used to repair the vehicle was the same part that was originally installed during the manufacturing of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the part would eventually fail again. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Suspension all 198 →

The contact's husband owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with steering stabilizer failure. The dealer replaced the steering stabilizer; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the track bar, drag link assembly, ready lift caster bushing kit, and performed two front-end alignments. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,402.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake violently, and the front end of the vehicle swayed from side to side. Upon slowing down, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front ball joints. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Wheels & tires all 29 →

I loaned my F250 to my son to move his furnishings from his apartment in Chicago back to Iowa. Once he got on the interstate, the truck began to shake violently causing him to feel he would lose control of the vehicle. The only way to stop it was to pull over and stop the vehicle. This could have resulted in severe injury or worse. I am beyond furious, upset and am going to escalate this known problem in any way I can including media watchdogs, social media, etc. After a short search on the web, I find out it is a known defect but nothing has been done by Ford or your organization. My truck had 12,000 miles on it...nothing should be worn out and in no way should there have been a safety danger to my son by driving it. I would like communication from your organization immediately as Ford tells me it is up to you to issue a recall and you have not done so. …

On 12/2/2022 at ~9:30 AM I was westbound on Interstate 40 in SW AZ. Traffic was average, road was clean and dry. My right front tire clipped a small pothole. The front end of the truck began to shake then became a violent, out of control thrashing. I grabbed the oscillating steering wheel with both hands to avoid changing lanes and hitting other vehicles. I tapped the brakes to shut down the cruise control. But my truck continued the violent shaking and the steering wheel wasn't much help. Only after I had let my speed drop dramatically did this incident began to subside. Eventually I steered onto the shoulder and it stopped. I needed a few minutes to regain my composure to exit I-40 and return home at 35 MPH.