2018 Ford F-150 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
64
complaints reporting a crash
33
complaints reporting fire
18
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 38 report injuries (52 people injured, 3 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Ford F-150 vehicles were involved in 406 fatal crashes with 130 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskQuickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear… · Jun 9, 2026
- Crash riskWhen the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the… · Jun 9, 2026
- Crash riskBrake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel… · Apr 11, 2025
- Crash riskAir bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard · Nov 8, 2024
- Crash riskBrake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel… · Mar 11, 2022
- Crash riskTailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving · Dec 16, 2021
- Crash riskOn the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for… · Mar 10, 2021
- Crash riskDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking… · Feb 21, 2020