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This report analyzes the VIN 1FTFW1E50JFA12345, which corresponds to a 2018 FORD F-150. It is equipped with 8-cylinder 5.0L 4V running on Gasoline fuel. This vehicle uses a 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 drivetrain configuration. Manufacturing records indicate it was produced in UNITED STATES (USA). All data in this report is sourced from official VIN decoding databases and public vehicle records.
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Vehicle
2018 FORD F-150
Decoded from VIN
Engine
8 Cyl
Gasoline
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Drivetrain
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
OEM
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VIN: 1FTFW1E50JFA12345Generated: April 15, 2026
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This 2018 FORD F-150 VIN report provides detailed vehicle specifications, recalls, and history insights. This vehicle uses a Gasoline engine with 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4. Below you can review specifications, recalls, and detailed vehicle information.
GVWR: Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Fuel / Energy Economy
Fuel Type: Regular
Combined MPG: 24
City MPG: 21
Highway MPG: 29
GHG Rating: 5/10
Smog Rating: Not available
Annual Fuel Cost: $2500
Fuel Cost per Mile: $0.167
Estimated 5-Year Fuel Cost: $12500
Estimated Market Value
$22,400 – $30,300
Estimated using vehicle age, body type, trim level, and general U.S. market trends.
⚠ Important: This valuation is an automated estimate based on general market data and may not reflect the actual vehicle value.
Vehicle pricing can vary significantly based on mileage, condition, trim level, options, accident history, location, and market demand.
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Vehicle Specifications
Additional Error Text: The Model Year decoded for this VIN may be incorrect. If you know the Model year, please enter it and decode again to get more accurate information.
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st and 2nd Rows
Body Cab Type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max
Body Class: Pickup
Brake System Type: Hydraulic
Bus Floor Config Type: Not Applicable
Bus Type: Not Applicable
Custom Motorcycle Type: Not Applicable
Displacement CC: 5000
Displacement CI: 305.1187204736
Displacement L: 5
Drive Type: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Configuration: V-Shaped
Engine Cylinders: 8
Engine HP: 395
Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Engine Model: 5.0L 4V
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
GVWR: Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Make ID: 460
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Id: 976
Model ID: 1801
Motorcycle Chassis Type: Not Applicable
Motorcycle Suspension Type: Not Applicable
Plant City: DEARBORN
Plant Company Name: Dearborn
Plant Country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State: MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All: Manual
TPMS: Direct
Trailer Body Type: Not Applicable
Trailer Type: Not Applicable
Vehicle Descriptor: 1FTFW1E5*JF
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Safety Recalls
Total Recalls: 17
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: 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...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while...
TIRES: 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 ve...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT: 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...
ENGINE: 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 Dut...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: 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 h...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER: 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 Explore...
ENGINE: 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 Dut...
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER: 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 re...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 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 a...
Vehicle Risk Assessment
High Risk
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Recalls: 17
How this is calculated: Low: Fewer than 2 recalls and under 50 complaints Moderate: 2–4 recalls or 50–199 complaints High: 5+ recalls or 200+ complaints
Safety Complaints
2018 complaints: 0
No complaints reported yet for the 2018 model year.
Technical Service Bulletins
No manufacturer bulletins found for this vehicle.
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✔ Data Source: NHTSA (Government)
✔ Fuel Data: EPA
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