2018 Ford F-150 XL specs
Prices for the 2018 Ford F-150 XL start at $27,705 for a 2WD Regular Cab with a 6.5-foot box, and reach $40,010 for a 4WD SuperCrew with a 5.0L V-8. The base 2WD build pairs a 3.3L V-6 with 290 hp and 22 mpg combined, while available V-8 builds make 395 hp. Moving up to the XLT costs $5,595 more and adds SYNC, remote keyless entry and cruise control.
Key Specifications
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 265 lb-ft
- Combined MPG
- 22 mpg
- Max towing
- 5,000 lb
- Max payload
- 1,993 lb
- Seating
- 3
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 12.1 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 4,177 lb
2018 Ford F-150 XL Specifications & Features
Specifications of the XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box build. Pick another build above to see its figures.
How the 12 builds differ
Only the rows where builds disagree. Everything else is in the sheet above.
| XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box | XL 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | XL 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | XL 2WD SuperCab 8' Box | XL 2WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box | XL 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | XL 2WD SuperCrew 6.5' Box | XL 4WD SuperCab 8' Box | XL 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box | XL 4WD SuperCrew 6.5' Box | |
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| Engine | ||||||||||||
| Engine | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-8 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-8 |
| Engine order code | 99B | 99B | 99B | 99B | 99B | 99P | 99B | 99B | 99P | 995 | 99B | 995 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 2.7 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 2.7 L | 5 L | 3.3 L | 5 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 204 cu in | 204 cu in | 204 cu in | 204 cu in | 204 cu in | 164 cu in | 204 cu in | 204 cu in | 164 cu in | 302 cu in | 204 cu in | 302 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Twin Turbo | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Twin Turbo | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 325 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 325 hp | 395 hp | 290 hp | 395 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 4,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 2,750 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 2,750 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||||||||||||
| Speeds | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Transmission order code | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 | 44G | 446 | 446 | 44G | 44G | 446 | 44G |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | 4WD | 4WD | RWD | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| 1st gear ratio | 4.17:1 | 4.17:1 | 4.17:1 | 4.17:1 | 4.17:1 | 4.7:1 | 4.17:1 | 4.17:1 | 4.7:1 | 4.7:1 | 4.17:1 | 4.7:1 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.34:1 | 2.34:1 | 2.34:1 | 2.34:1 | 2.34:1 | 2.98:1 | 2.34:1 | 2.34:1 | 2.98:1 | 2.98:1 | 2.34:1 | 2.98:1 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 2.15:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 2.15:1 | 2.15:1 | 1.52:1 | 2.15:1 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.14:1 | 1.14:1 | 1.14:1 | 1.14:1 | 1.14:1 | 1.77:1 | 1.14:1 | 1.14:1 | 1.77:1 | 1.77:1 | 1.14:1 | 1.77:1 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.86:1 | 0.86:1 | 0.86:1 | 0.86:1 | 0.86:1 | 1.52:1 | 0.86:1 | 0.86:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 0.86:1 | 1.52:1 |
| 6th gear ratio | 0.69:1 | 0.69:1 | 0.69:1 | 0.69:1 | 0.69:1 | 1.27:1 | 0.69:1 | 0.69:1 | 1.27:1 | 1.27:1 | 0.69:1 | 1.27:1 |
| 7th gear ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 1:1 | — | — | 1:1 | 1:1 | — | 1:1 |
| 8th gear ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 0.85:1 | — | — | 0.85:1 | 0.85:1 | — | 0.85:1 |
| Reverse ratio | 3.4:1 | 3.4:1 | 3.4:1 | 3.4:1 | 3.4:1 | 4.87:1 | 3.4:1 | 3.4:1 | 4.87:1 | 4.87:1 | 3.4:1 | 4.87:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.73:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.73:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.31:1 | 3.73:1 | 3.31:1 |
| Front axle ratio | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.73:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.73:1 | 3.55:1 | 3.31:1 | 3.73:1 | 3.31:1 |
| Transfer case | — | — | — | Electronic | Electronic | — | — | Electronic | — | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||||||||||||
| City MPG | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Range (city) | 460 mi | 460 mi | 460 mi | 414 mi | 414 mi | 460 mi | 520 mi | 414 mi | 520 mi | 368 mi | 468 mi | 416 mi |
| Range (highway) | 575 mi | 575 mi | 575 mi | 529 mi | 529 mi | 598 mi | 650 mi | 529 mi | 676 mi | 506 mi | 598 mi | 572 mi |
| Fuel tank | 23 gal | 23 gal | 23 gal | 23 gal | 23 gal | 23 gal | 26 gal | 23 gal | 26 gal | 23 gal | 26 gal | 26 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 8 tons/yr | 8 tons/yr | 8 tons/yr | 8.8 tons/yr | 8.8 tons/yr | 8 tons/yr | 8 tons/yr | 8.8 tons/yr | 8 tons/yr | 9.8 tons/yr | 8.8 tons/yr | 9.8 tons/yr |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 141 in | 145 in | 122 in | 141 in | 163 in | 145 in | 145 in | 157 in | 163 in | 145 in | 157 in |
| Length | 209.3 in | 227.9 in | 231.9 in | 209.3 in | 227.9 in | 250.5 in | 231.9 in | 231.9 in | 243.7 in | 250.5 in | 231.9 in | 243.7 in |
| Height | 75.5 in | 75.1 in | 75.5 in | 76.9 in | 76.9 in | 75.5 in | 75.6 in | 77.2 in | 75.7 in | 77 in | 77.2 in | 77.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 8.5 in | 8.7 in | 9.4 in | 9.4 in | 8.6 in | 8.7 in | 9.3 in | 8.4 in | 9.3 in | 9.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Load floor height | 34.7 in | 36.9 in | 34.1 in | 34.8 in | 36.5 in | 35.9 in | 34 in | 34.5 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 34.6 in | 36.1 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 40.7 ft | 46.1 ft | 47.1 ft | 40.7 ft | 46.1 ft | 53 ft | 47.8 ft | 47.1 ft | 51.1 ft | 53 ft | 47.8 ft | 51.1 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||||||||||||
| Seating | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2nd-row headroom | — | — | 40.3 in | — | — | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | — | — | 33.5 in | — | — | 33.5 in | 43.6 in | 33.5 in | 43.6 in | 33.5 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | — | — | 65.8 in | — | — | 65.8 in | 65.9 in | 65.8 in | 65.9 in | 65.8 in | 65.9 in | 65.9 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | — | — | 64.7 in | — | — | 64.7 in | 64.7 in | 64.7 in | 64.7 in | 64.7 in | 64.7 in | 64.7 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||||||||||||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 12.1 cu ft | 12.1 cu ft | 51.9 cu ft | — | — | 31.6 cu ft | — | 51.9 cu ft | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo volume (seats folded) | 62.3 cu ft | 77.4 cu ft | 62.3 cu ft | 62.3 cu ft | 77.4 cu ft | 77.4 cu ft | 52.8 cu ft | 62.3 cu ft | 62.3 cu ft | 77.4 cu ft | 52.8 cu ft | 62.3 cu ft |
| Total interior volume | 64.6 cu ft | 64.6 cu ft | 131.8 cu ft | — | — | 116 cu ft | — | 131.8 cu ft | — | — | — | — |
| Bed length | 78 in | 96 in | 78 in | 78 in | 96 in | 96 in | 66 in | 78 in | 78 in | 96 in | 66 in | 78 in |
| Bed volume | 66 cu ft | 81 cu ft | 66 cu ft | — | — | — | — | 56 cu ft | — | — | — | — |
| Weight & Capacities | ||||||||||||
| Curb weight | 4,069 lb | 4,177 lb | 4,415 lb | 4,330 lb | 4,418 lb | 4,644 lb | 4,529 lb | 4,668 lb | 4,627 lb | 4,929 lb | 4,769 lb | 4,912 lb |
| Curb weight (front axle) | 2,382 lb | 2,485 lb | 2,561 lb | 2,576 lb | 2,718 lb | 2,741 lb | 2,604 lb | 2,795 lb | 2,745 lb | 2,913 lb | 2,825 lb | 2,983 lb |
| Curb weight (rear axle) | 1,687 lb | 1,692 lb | 1,854 lb | 1,754 lb | 1,700 lb | 1,903 lb | 1,925 lb | 1,873 lb | 1,882 lb | 2,016 lb | 1,944 lb | 1,929 lb |
| GVWR | 6,100 lb | 6,170 lb | 6,300 lb | 6,120 lb | 6,390 lb | 6,500 lb | 6,280 lb | 6,500 lb | 6,500 lb | 7,000 lb | 6,500 lb | 7,050 lb |
| GCWR | 9,400 lb | 9,600 lb | 9,800 lb | 9,700 lb | 9,800 lb | 10,100 lb | 9,900 lb | 10,100 lb | 10,100 lb | 12,400 lb | 10,200 lb | 12,300 lb |
| GAWR front | 3,000 lb | 3,000 lb | 3,225 lb | 3,000 lb | 3,225 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,225 lb | 3,450 lb | 3,450 lb | 3,680 lb | 3,450 lb | 3,650 lb |
| GAWR rear | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,800 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,800 lb |
| Front spring capacity | 3,000 lb | 3,000 lb | 3,225 lb | 3,000 lb | 3,225 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,225 lb | 3,450 lb | 3,450 lb | 3,680 lb | 3,450 lb | 3,650 lb |
| Rear spring capacity | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,800 lb | 3,350 lb | 3,800 lb |
| Towing & Payload | ||||||||||||
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 7,000 lb |
| Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch) | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 7,000 lb |
| Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch) | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 700 lb | 500 lb | 700 lb |
| Max payload | 2,031 lb | 1,993 lb | 1,885 lb | 1,790 lb | 1,972 lb | 1,856 lb | 1,751 lb | 1,832 lb | 1,873 lb | 2,071 lb | 1,731 lb | 2,138 lb |
| Wheels & Tires | ||||||||||||
| Front tire size | P245/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 |
| Rear tire size | P245/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P245/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 | P265/70SR17 |
| Safety Ratings | ||||||||||||
| NHTSA overall rating | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal crash | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
2018 Ford F-150 XL options, packages & colors
Factory pricing for XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box. Dealer-installed accessories are priced by the dealer.
Packages (16)
- Equipment Group 100A Base100AIncluded
- Equipment Group 101A Mid101A$2,055
- Trailer Tow Package53A$995
- Max Trailer Tow Package53C$1,295
- Max Trailer Tow Package w/101A53C$1,295
- XL Power Equipment Group85AIncluded
- Heavy-Duty Payload Package627$1,500
- Trailer Tow Package w/101A53A$995
- 2.7L V6 EcoBoost Payload Package622$750
- XL Chrome Appearance Package86A$775
- XL Sport Appearance Package861$775
- CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package98G$315
- Power Glass Heated Sideview Mirrors54R$305
- Radio: Single-CD/SiriusXM w/5 Speakers58C$195
- Equipment Group 101A Mid savingscredit $750
- XL Chrome Appearance Package savingsIncluded
Powertrain choices (13)
- 3.55 Axle RatioX19Included
- 3.73 Axle RatioX26$80
- 3.15 Axle RatioX15Included
- Electronic Locking w/3.15 Axle RatioXL5$420
- Electronic Locking w/3.31 Axle RatioXL3$420
- Electronic Locking w/3.55 Axle RatioXL9$470
- Electronic Locking w/3.73 Axle RatioXL6$570
- Engine: 3.3L V6 PFDI99BIncluded
- Engine: 2.7L V6 EcoBoost99P$995
- Engine: 5.0L V8995$1,995
- Engine: 3.5L V6 EcoBoost99G$2,595
- Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic446Included
- Transmission: Electronic 10-Speed Automatic44GIncluded
Wheels & tires (7)
- Tires: P245/70R17 BSW A/SIncluded
- Tires: LT245/70R17E BSW A/TT7CIncluded
- Tires: LT275/65R18C OWL A/TT8CIncluded
- Wheels: 17" Silver Steel64CIncluded
- Wheels: 17" Silver Steel w/62764WIncluded
- Wheels: 17" Silver Painted Aluminum64FIncluded
- Wheels: 18" Silver Aluminum64H$395
Exterior colors (10)
- Shadow BlackG1Included
- Magma Red MetallicE2Included
- Blue Jeans MetallicN1Included
- Stone GrayD1Included
- Lightning BlueN6Included
- Ingot Silver MetallicUXIncluded
- Oxford WhiteYZIncluded
- Magnetic MetallicJ7Included
- Lead FootJXIncluded
- Race RedPQIncluded
Interior (2)
- Dark Earth Gray, Cloth 40/20/40 Front SeatCGIncluded
- Medium Earth Gray, Vinyl 40/20/40 Front SeatAGIncluded
Options (43)
- California Emissions System422Included
- California Emission Exemption936Included
- California Emissions System Not Required423Included
- Dealer Order For California States Registration93NIncluded
- Engine Block Heater41HIncluded
- Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver53B$95
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller67T$275
- GVWR: 6,220 lb Payload PackageIncluded
- GVWR: 6,900 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
- GVWR: 6,750 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
- GVWR: 7,050 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
- GVWR: 7,600 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
- GVWR: 7,850 lbs Payload PackageIncluded
- Extended Range 36 Gallon Fuel Tank655$445
- Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers17CIncluded
- LED Sideview Mirror Spotlights59S$175
- Manual-Folding Manual Glass Trailer Tow Mirrors54M$90
- Manual-Folding Heated Pwr Glass Trailer Tow Mirror54Y$395
- Rear Window Fixed Privacy Glass924$100
- Rear Window Defroster57Q$220
- Box Side Steps63S$325
- Tailgate Step w/Tailgate Lift Assist63T$375
- Front License Plate Bracket153Included
- Spray-In Bedliner (Pre-Installed)96W$495
- Drop-In Bedliner (Pre-Installed)96P$350
- Black Step Bars18E$300
- Black Platform Running Boards18B$250
- Fog Lamps595$140
- BoxLink55B$80
- COV Required79VIncluded
- Priced DORAC09Included
- Bed Divider90D$295
- Stowable Loading Ramps (Pre-Installed)90R$595
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo/Single-CD Player58BIncluded
- SYNC52PIncluded
- Cruise Control50SIncluded
- Color-Coordinated Carpet w/Carpeted Floor Mats168$145
- All-Weather Rubber Floor Mats47R$135
- Hard Folding Tonneau Box Cover (Dealer Installed)96X$995
- Soft Folding Tonneau Box Cover (Dealer Installed)96T$525
- Aluminum Crossbed Storage Toolbox (Pre-Installed)90P$790
- Reverse Sensing System76R$275
- Smoker's Pack w/Ash Coin Cup (Dealer Installed)91A$95
2018 Ford F-150 XL standard equipment
Included on every XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box as delivered.
Entertainment (5)
- Radio w/Clock
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/4 Speakers -inc: auxiliary audio input jack (not available w/SYNC)
- 4 Speakers
- Fixed Antenna
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Exterior (20)
- Wheels: 17" Silver Steel (STD)
- Tires: P245/70R17 BSW A/S (STD)
- Regular Box Style
- Wheels w/Hub Covers
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
- Black Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Black Rear Step Bumper
- Black Side Windows Trim
- Black Door Handles
- Black Manual Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
- Fixed Rear Window
- Light Tinted Glass
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Aluminum Panels
- Black Grille
- Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
- Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock
- Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
Interior (26)
- Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seat -inc: 2-way manual driver/passenger adjustment and armrest
- 4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
- 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Transmission Fluid Temp and Trip Odometer
- Front Cupholder
- Compass
- Manual Air Conditioning
- Glove Box
- Interior Trim -inc: Cabback Insulator and Chrome Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Urethane Gear Shifter Material
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Vinyl/Rubber Floor Covering
- Cab Mounted Cargo Lights
- Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins
- Manual 1st Row Windows
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Analog Appearance
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
- Air Filtration
Mechanical (19)
- Engine: 3.3L V6 PFDI -inc: auto start-stop technology and flex-fuel capability (STD)
- Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic -inc: selectable drive modes: normal/tow-haul/sport (STD)
- 3.55 Axle Ratio (STD)
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and SelectShift Sequential Shift Control
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- 70-Amp/Hr 610CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 200 Amp Alternator
- Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- 1960# Maximum Payload
- GVWR: 6,170 lbs Payload Package
- HD Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 23 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
- Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Safety-Exterior (1)
- Side Impact Beams
Safety-Interior (7)
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera
Safety-Mechanical (2)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
2018 Ford F-150 recalls (19)
NHTSA campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-150, all trims.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSJun 8, 2026 NHTSA 26V373000 · 91,198 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. 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: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Jun 8, 2026 NHTSA 26V375000 · 10,742 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.
Risk: Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSISTApr 10, 2025 NHTSA 25V236000 · 123,611 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSNov 7, 2024 NHTSA 24V852000 · 27,678 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSISTMar 10, 2022 NHTSA 22V150000 · 195,864 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHDec 15, 2021 NHTSA 21V983000 · 57,591 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
Risk: Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINTApr 11, 2021 NHTSA 21E027000 · 2,394 vehicles
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.
Risk: An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.
TIRESMar 9, 2021 NHTSA 21V155000 · 15,769 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSFeb 20, 2020 NHTSA 20V097000 · 166,196 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERAug 27, 2019 NHTSA 19V633000 · 639,137 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALApr 7, 2019 NHTSA 19V278000 · 131,068 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
ENGINEDec 17, 2018 NHTSA 18V894000 · 410,289 vehicles
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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSAug 30, 2018 NHTSA 18V568000 · 1,619,112 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPJun 11, 2018 NHTSA 18V392000 · 5,645 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONApr 3, 2018 NHTSA 18V213000 · 142 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
Risk: Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONApr 3, 2018 NHTSA 18V214000 · 292,909 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
Risk: If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTOct 22, 2017 NHTSA 17V669000 · 12,429 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achieves Drive function.
Risk: Unidentified or unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in a way that was not intended by the driver, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S35.
ENGINEOct 22, 2017 NHTSA 17V672000 · 22 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.
Risk: Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSSep 24, 2017 NHTSA 17V598000 · 39 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks not equipped with a moonroof. The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.
Risk: If the structural integrity is reduced, in the event of a rollover crash, there may be an increased risk of injury .
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the rivets for the roof brace attachments, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S29.
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