2018 Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2018 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the tailgate unexpectedly opened while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to properly latch and, on several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the door erroneously opened. The contact stated that the failure only occurred during extremely cold weather days, and…”
filed Feb 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while drivingCampaign 21V983000 · Dec 16, 2021
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 F-150 | 52 | 3% |
| 2015 F-150 | 39 | 2% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 F-150 | 7 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.