Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford F-250 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 382 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 243 complaints
- Suspension 193 complaints
- Unknown or Other 44 complaints
- Wheels 28 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Structure 14 complaints
Of the 382 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 382 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford F-250 shows a significant number of owner complaints, particularly regarding steering and suspension. While there is only one recall related to engine block heaters, it seems the vehicle may have quality issues related to these systems. Limited evidence suggests steering and suspension problems are more frequent, which affects the overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$650 | very common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Uneven tire wear
- Suspension noises
- Difficulty steering
- Rust on engine block
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.