2018 Ford F-150 suspension problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2018 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At 66,000 miles I had to rebearing the Transfercase,and rear differential. at 88,000 miles I had to put a metal oil pan on it, because Ford used a two peice Plastic one.. they leak. Now I have a bad yoke off the transfer case,AND, the rear springer hangers are cracked on the welds. This is…”
filed Nov 11, 2025
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear suspension spring was cracked. While looking underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed a hairline crack on the weld. There was a vibration in the vehicle while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer…”
filed Nov 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F-150 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 F-150 | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 F-150 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 20 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.