2018 FORD F-450 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FORD F-450 SD has 0 complaints and 27 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to rearview cameras, driveshaft durability, tailgate latch malfunction, and seat belt pretensioner safety concerns among the recalls issued. No complaints have been reported by owners to date.
There are 27 recalls addressing various defects affecting multiple systems of the vehicle including safety systems, drivetrain, and electrical components.
- Rearview camera defect. Recall 25V572000 affects 1,456,417 vehicles. The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when reversing, reducing the driver’s visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace cameras as needed at no cost.
- Driveshaft fracture risk. Recall 22V880000 covers 18,808 vehicles due to a radial damper inside the driveshaft that can move and cause imbalance leading to fracture. This may cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway. Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.
- Camera lens coating degradation. Recall 22V644000 affects 277,040 vehicles with 360-degree camera systems. The anti-reflective coating can cause foggy or cloudy images, impairing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no expense.
- Tailgate latch malfunction. Recall 19V864000 includes 231,664 trucks with an electric tailgate release switch prone to short circuit from water exposure. This can activate the latch unintentionally, causing cargo to fall and create road hazards. Dealers will modify wiring and install new switches free of charge.
- Seat belt pretensioner fire hazard. Recall 19V880000 involves 490,574 vehicles with front pretensioners that may generate sparks igniting carpeting or insulation after deployment. Dealers will apply heat resistant tape and modify insulation at no cost.
- Roof and pillar fire risk. Also covered under recall 19V880000, sparks from pretensioner deployment may ignite interior materials increasing fire risk. The remedy includes insulation modifications and protective tape applied by dealers free of charge.
- Daytime Running Lights malfunction. Recall 19V808000 impacts 86,296 trucks where the DRL may fail to dim when headlights are switched on. This non-compliance with FMVSS 108 may reduce other drivers’ visibility. Dealers will update BCM software at no cost.
- Engine block heater fire risk. Recall 19V278000 affects 131,068 trucks with a damaged heater cable splice connector from previous repairs. This defect can cause wiring shorts leading to fire. Dealers will disable block heaters until replacement cables are available to repair free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or recall remedies related to safety defects or unresolved recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider consulting legal counsel specializing in consumer protection.
2018 FORD F-450 SD Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2691867
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 FORD F-450 SD
1456417 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-450 SD
277040 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-450 SD
18808 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-450 SD
131068 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
2018 FORD F-450 SD
86296 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-450 SD
490574 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
2018 FORD F-450 SD
231664 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.
Risk: Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.