2018 Ford F-150
VIN: 1FTFW1EG6JFA49562 | 2018 | Ford Motor Company | DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
2018 Ford F-150 — 3.5L 6 Cyl, 4x4, Automatic. Pickup.
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Safety & Recall Score: Caution
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Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.
⚠ 19 open recalls (very high)
⚠ 37 owner complaints
⚠ Not yet NHTSA crash-rated
⚠ Low GHG score (3/10)
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- Type: TRUCK
- Body: Pickup
- Plant: DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
19 Open Recalls- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150...
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150...
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150,...
Owner Complaints
37 filed with NHTSA- My 10R80 transmission has failed at 79000 miles. This...
- Truck starting missing gears when pulling onto highway. Rpms...
Fuel Economy
19 MPG Combined- City: 17 MPG
- Hwy: 23 MPG
- Combined: 19 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Estimated Market Value
Based on vehicle age, class, trim & U.S. market conditions
Market estimate
$21,100–$28,000
Based on vehicle class, age, trim, and U.S. market trends. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
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Technical Specifications
Vehicle Overview
VIN
1FTFW1EG6JFA49562
Model Year
2018
Make
Ford
Model
F-150
Trim
Not available
Series
Not available
Body Style
Pickup
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Doors
Not available
Seats
2-5
Seat Rows
2
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
3.5L 6 Cyl
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Plant Location
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES (USA)
VIN Breakdown
Position 1 — Country
1 → United States
Position 2 — Manufacturer
F → Ford Motor Company
Position 3 — Vehicle Type
T → TRUCK
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor
FW1EG → F-150 Not available
Position 9 — Check Digit
6 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year
J → 2018
Position 11 — Plant Code
F → DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
Positions 12–17 — Serial
A49562 → Production sequence
Engine & Powertrain
Engine Model
3.5L GTDI
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Cylinders
6 Cyl
Displacement
3.5 L
Displacement CC
3500.0
Displacement CI
213.58310433156
Engine Config
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
Not available
Horsepower
375 hp
Torque
Not available
Valve Train
Not available
Fuel Injection
Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)
Cooling System
Not available
Engine Brake HP
Not available
Turbocharger
Yes
Supercharger
Not available
Transmission Style
Not available
Transmission Speeds
Not available
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Electrification
Not available
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Type Secondary
Not available
Battery Type
Not available
EV Drive Unit
Not available
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Secondary Fuel
Not available
Combined MPG
19 MPG
Combined MPGe
Not available
City MPG
17 MPG
Hwy MPG
23 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250
5-Yr Fuel Cost
$16,250
GHG Score
3/10
Smog Rating
Not available
CO₂ Emissions
467 g/mi
Barrels/Year
15.66
Safety & Driver Assistance
ABS
Not available
ESC
Not available
Traction Control
Not available
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Forward Collision Warn
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Lane Keep System
Not available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not available
Blind Spot Intervention
Not available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Parking Assist
Not available
Dynamic Brake Support
Not available
Pedestrian AEB
Not available
Rear Auto Braking
Not available
Auto Reverse System
Not available
Daytime Running Lights
Not available
Adaptive Driving Beam
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Auto High Beams
Not available
Front Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags
1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain Airbags
Unknown
Knee Airbags
Unknown
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Pretensioner
Not available
Brake System
Hydraulic
Steering Location
Not available
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase
Not available
Ground Clearance
Not available
Vehicle Length
Not available
Vehicle Width
Not available
Vehicle Height
Not available
Curb Weight
Not available
Track Width Front
Not available
Track Width Rear
Not available
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Doors
Not available
Bed Length
Not available
Cab Type
Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max
Fuel Tank
Not available
0–60 mph
Not available
Towing & Utility
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Trailer Type
Not Applicable
Axles
Not available
Axle Config
Not available
Trailer Body
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Wheels & Tires
Front Tire Type
Not available
Rear Tire Type
Not available
Front Wheel Size
Not available
Rear Wheel Size
Not available
Spare Tire Type
Not available
Spare Tire Size
Not available
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Wheel Material
Not available
Manufacturing & Identity
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer ID
976
Make ID
460
Model ID
1801
Plant Company
Dearborn
Plant City
DEARBORN
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant ZIP
Not available
Dest. Market
Not available
Vehicle Descriptor
1FTFW1EG*JF
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Recall & Safety Summary
Total Recalls
19
Recall Status
Active recalls found
Overall Risk Level
High Risk
ABS
Not available
ESC
Not available
Traction Control
Not available
Safety Ratings
Overall Rating
Not rated by NHTSA
Front Crash Rating
Not rated by NHTSA
Side Crash Rating
Not rated by NHTSA
Rollover Risk
Not rated by NHTSA
Safety Recalls
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 Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS)...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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 misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead...
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...
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,...
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 Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into...
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...
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...
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 have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or...
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,...
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 Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner...
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...
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...
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 Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894....
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...
TSBs are manufacturer repair instructions issued to dealerships. They are not safety recalls. If you're experiencing an issue, ask your dealer if a TSB applies.
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Finance & Cost Estimates
🔧 Service & Parts for this 2018 Ford F-150
$2,320/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr)
$11,600
Maintenance (5yr)
$7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA)
$16,250
Depreciation (5yr est.)
$9,800
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Owner Complaints
My 10R80 transmission has failed at 79000 miles. This...
My 10R80 transmission has failed at 79000 miles. This tranmission has been problematic during the life of this truck. Hard shifting, delayed shift, clutch flutter. Ford refused to...
Truck starting missing gears when pulling onto highway. Rpms...
Truck starting missing gears when pulling onto highway. Rpms jumped high and truck wouldnt shift. Thankfully we made it across before the oncoming traffic or we would have...
10R80 transmission will jerk and hard shift randomly at...
10R80 transmission will jerk and hard shift randomly at times. Also appears to get stuck in gear and/or downshift at inappropriate times.
Transmission shudders until it gets warm, then it slips...
Transmission shudders until it gets warm, then it slips when accelerating after it's warmed up. Sometimes it goes completely out of gear. I've had the recall update done...
While driving, the automatic transmission started to act up....
While driving, the automatic transmission started to act up. The truck would attempt to go into 3rd gear but would bypass it to 4th, similar action around 7/8th...
Around 108018 miles started to experience rough, harsh, slamming...
Around 108018 miles started to experience rough, harsh, slamming shifts and skipping gears from 1 to 4 or 3 to 6 and then from 8 slamming to 1st...
Vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when the transmission...
Vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when the transmission decided to shift from 10th gear into 1st gear at 70mph. Had vehicle at dealership and the transmission had...
I have 40,000 miles on this truck and the...
I have 40,000 miles on this truck and the torque converter shutters when towing, the transmission is slow to shift fome 3-4. No one has looked at it....
Showing 8 of 37 complaints. View all on NHTSA →
Maintenance Schedule
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 7,500 mi
Ford recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Due Soon
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Now
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Now
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Due Now
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Additional Tools & Information
Estimated depreciation for this 2018 FORD F-150 based on vehicle class and age. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
2018
$24,600
2019
$21,600
-12%
2020
$19,200
-22%
2021
$16,700
-32%
Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.
Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.
Insurance
$2,320/yr
25%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
16%
Fuel/Energy
$3,250/yr
35%
Depreciation
$1,960/yr
21%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost
$9,280/yr
National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.
6.8
/ 10
Rank #13 overall
42 issues / 100 vehicles
Ford Reliability
Ford reliability is mixed. Trucks and V8 Mustangs score well; some EcoBoost engines and electronics have higher complaint rates.
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⚠ Always check the tire placard on the driver door jamb for the exact manufacturer-specified PSI for your vehicle.
Front Tires
35 PSI
See door jamb
Rear Tires
65 PSI
See door jamb
Spare Tire
60 PSI
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Service AWD/4WD differential and transfer case fluids
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Ford Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
3yr/36k
Powertrain
5yr/60k
Corrosion / Rust
5yr/unlimited
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This vehicle has 19 open recall(s). Resolving them before listing typically increases sale price by more than the time spent.
⚠ Known Issue — 2018 FORD F-150
Transmission shudder (10-speed): TSB issued, updated fluid resolves most cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 1FTFW1EG6JFA49562 decode to?
VIN 1FTFW1EG6JFA49562 decodes to a 2018 FORD F-150, assembled in DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA).
How many recalls does this 2018 FORD F-150 have?
This 2018 FORD F-150 has 19 open recalls on record with NHTSA. Recalls are safety-related and should be resolved by a dealership at no charge to the owner.
Is it safe to buy a 2018 FORD F-150 with open recalls?
Open recalls don't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but they should be addressed promptly. Contact a FORD dealer with this VIN to confirm which recalls have been completed and schedule any outstanding repairs — they are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 2018 FORD F-150?
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2018 FORD F-150 is estimated at $21,100–$28,000. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2018 FORD F-150 gets approximately 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,250.
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