2018 Ford
F-450
Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel, Crew Cab, 4WD, 8 cyl, 6.7 L, Diesel
Ford F-450: best and worst years
Closest available photo (2017 model year); you're viewing the 2018.
Overview
- Body
- Heavy Duty Pickup TruckNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
- Powertrain
- DieselNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Engine & performance
Efficiency
- Fuel economy
- Not EPA-ratedMost heavy-duty trucks and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight rating) are exempt from EPA fuel economy testing, so no official MPG exists for this vehicle.
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 10 See on NHTSA
Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
19V398000 May 29, 2019 EQUIPMENTLGE Coachworks, Inc.
Summary: LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.
Vehicles covered (all models): 13
Full notice19V342000 May 3, 2019 EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTaylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights.
Summary: Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Vehicles covered (all models): 17
Full notice18V894000 Dec 18, 2018 ENGINEFord 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…
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Vehicles covered (all models): 410,289
Full noticeSource: NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE20%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
- STEERING13%
- WHEELS13%
- BACK OVER PREVENTION7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 15 total.
Ford F-450: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
RQ21001opened Jan 15, 2021STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Power Tailgate Release Systems
PE18011opened Oct 12, 2018STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Power tailgate opens unintended
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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