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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 13 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 22,481 miles
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2018 f150 5.0L engine. Uses excessive oil. Usually have to add 2-3 qts of oil between oil changes. Numerous times (over 20) I have stopped and vehicle would not start because oil level was too low. Happened multiple times before I knew what was causing this issue. Same vehicle transmission will shift from 4th gear to 2nd causing engine to rev high and jerk one forward. Ford knows about the oil issues with these engines. This is causing unwanted expense with having to add oil between changes, excessive engine wear, and damage to other engine components and exhaust system components.
- Warminster, PA, USA
2018 f150 5.0 engine 102k miles burned 8 qts of oil in 8,000 miles, now the engine is getting rebuilt and I just bought it 8k miles ago. Also the transmission cuts power completely while shifting causing a safety concern. 10 speed transmission is in the truck, worst transmission and engine I-??ve ever had out of any vehicle I-??ve ever owned.
- Highland, MI, USA
The 2018 Ford-150-10 speed 2018 transmission is failing. Paid to have the computer to relearn the system and that failed. When you take off from a stop the truck will go 10 or 15 feet and the transmission will kick out of gear completely and the motor will reve up and kick back in to gear. (Scary) when you are going 60 miles an hour or 70 just to give speed judgment the truck will kick in and out of gear at those speeds. (Scary) Now I am having to pay 7600 dollars to have a new transmission installed in the 2018 F-150 truck through Ford.
- Smithville , MO, USA
Transmission slipped into neutral while accelerating and attempting to merge with highway traffic. Was nearly rear ended by the vehicle in back of me and had to veer off onto the shoulder of the road and turn the vehicle off and then back on to get the transmission to engage
- Roseville, MI, USA
While accelerating from a stop, my truck would shift from 1st to 2nd gear, followed by a random jump of gears causing the truck to lose power. This occurred a couple times mid-turn across a divided highway with cars coming towards me. The dealer was able to reproduce the issue and said the problem was the CDF bushing that could become mis-aligned over time causing a restricted flow of transmission fluid, preventing proper shift. It first appeared in fall/winter of 2023. By March 2024 the transmission had to be replaced.
- Altoona, IA, USA
The vehicle is available for inspection and evaluation if needed. Also can provide all records for service and repairs over last 2 years. Transmission failure hard shifting between gears 3-5 and 8-10, downshifting while driving vehicle will slow down and downshift even when accelerating. Had evaluated at several ford dealership that stated a new transmission was only solution after several attempts for re calibration and reprogramming. Causing a safety issue when accelerating and at high speeds. Yes my safety has been put at risk multiple times. Also the risk for passengers in the vehicle as well. The problem was reproducible several times at dealerships and repair shops. And all places stated the only way to fix is with new transmission which was purchased in 2024. There were warning lights (check engine) came on and transmission was overheating with normal city driving and highway driving. Every time the light would come on it was evaluated by a dealership every time. was told be dealership at initial notice of issue in April of 2024 that it was OK to drive with the shifting the way it was, that it was uncomfortable but that it wouldn't harm the transmission, which was not true. It continued to increase in severity until it was also overheating and unable to be driven.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
All vehicles for maks from 1017to 1024is having transmission issues with the 1080R transmission. I would be driving down the hwy and it would continuously kick in and out of gears. Which is because it has a drum internally which is faulty. Ford knows there's a problem and won't address it. So many people are having to pay for a complete transmission replacement. My vehicle had about 78000 miles only and cost me almost 9000 dollars.
- Odessa, TX, USA
Ford has a known design issue with the 10 speed transmission in this truck that cause the hydraulic clutch to leak fluid. This causes the truck to shift very harshly, miss gears, and randomly down-shift, or jump out of gear. This is an issue that prompted them to create a TSB specifically to address this issue. My truck only has 85,000 miles on it and I will most likely be needing a new transmission in result of this issue. This design flaw was recognized by Ford and was designed out of the newer version of the 10 speed transmission. This issue also can not be fixed by replacing the part like in kind. It requires it to replaced with a differently designed part. You do not know when the transmission is going to loose hydraulic pressure due to the clutch leaking fluid, it has happened when I have been pulling into traffic and it has also happened when I have been cruising down the road at maintained speed. It does not do it consistently. I have gone an entire month without having issues. As of late it is now doing it on a regular basis and I will have to take it to the dealership to be serviced. This issue is widespread across all vehicles with the 10 speed transmission from 2017-2020. TSB 25-2018. This isn't a repair that can be made by a consumer, it has to be made by a Ford dealership.
- Midland, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on a state highway at 50 MPH, the transmission started slipping, and the vehicle jerked and lost automotive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the shoulder lane, and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The local dealer was not contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Otway, OH, USA
The vehicle hesitates to take off, it jerks, has harsh shifting, skips gears and yesterday at a stop sign when I tried to go forward, it rolled backward.
- Louisville, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and an estimate was provided for the cost of the transmission replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,787.
- Jefferson, OH, USA
The contact called on behalf of his son who owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving on the highway with the cruise control set to 60 MPH, the transmission started slipping and the message -??Service Vehicle Soon-?? was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local Advanced Auto Parts where a handheld scanner was used to retrieved DTC: 176 (HEGO sensor circuit indicates system lean -?" left side). The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,536.
- Okeechobee, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
- North Canton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission experienced rough shifting and made an abnormal clunking sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the adaptive learning cable reset. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
- Palm City, FL, USA
10 speed transmission. Began to shift had in and out of 8th gear. When shifting out of 3rd, it would lose power and slow down. While traveling highway speed, it suddenly shifted from 10th down to 1st for a brief time before getting back in gear. This caused me to take my foot off of the gas and begin applying the brake while traveling on the freeway.
- Littleton, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle jerked while in first gear and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
- Moroni, UT, USA
Started slipping last year
- Colonia, NJ, USA
Purchased vehicle new 11/2018. Took vehicle in per notices from Ford 02/2019 and again on 04/2022 regarding transmission problems. Was advised computer reprogramming would solve problems. Problems with rough shifting continued but was advised by dealer "trans to relearn shift points and may feel firmer than normal". Began experiencing harsher shifting in mid-2023 that has continued. In January 2025 rough shifting progresed to significant shifting issues both accelerating and decelerating and cannot be driven with any confidence. I attempted to have dealer address the problem in 03/2025 but were unable to even examine, hence I sought out an opinion from an independent transmission repair shop and was quoted $8200 for a new transmission (if available). I reached out to the dealer's Service Manager who has acknowledged Ford is aware of many complaints regarding 10/R/80 Transmission problems in model year 2018 Ford F150 Pickup Trucks, but says he is unable to offer any solution because the warranty has expired and Ford refuses to issue a recall. The dealer has advised the transmission must be replaced at my expense and have been quoted $6600 for a Ford remanufactured transmission replacement. Noteworthy, the vehicle has 80,000 miles on it and was told by a Service Writer at the dealer Ford does not recommend transmission service until 100,000 miles. In the meantime I have learned the 10/R/80 Transmission issues are wide spread and is the subject of a Class Action Lawsuit.
- Chesapeake, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after opening a Ford Pass account and profile, the software was stuck in a learning loop. The transmission seized, skipped, jerked, and the vehicle lunged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a bushing was lodged in the axle tube and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
- Highland, UT, USA
- Brandon, MS, USA