2018 Ford F-150 electrical system problems
The 2018 Ford F-150 has 174 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
174
Electrical System complaints
6%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION THE AIRBAGS ATTEMPTED TO DEPLOY THOUGH DID NOT, INSTEAD THE DRIVERS PILLAR AIRBAG SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE, MELTING THROUGH THE SEATBELT SENDING FLAMES UP THE SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, WHICH PREVENTED THE FUEL DISCONNECT SYSTEM FROM ENGAGING AS WELL IT DID NOT DIAL 911 FROM THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA has 174 complaints about the 2018 Ford F-150 electrical system — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.