Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 F.
The 2018 Ford F‑750 is a heavy‑duty truck built on the 750 platform, powered by a robust automatic (S10) transmission that delivers 19/25/21 mpg city/highway/combined. Its drivetrain remains the vehicle’s most frequently cited issue, with a 1,835 total owner complaints count and 15 recalls, underscoring the power‑train’s prominence in user feedback. Placed within a broader 2004‑2022 complaint trend that peaked at three complaints in 2017 and dipped to one in 2009, the 2018 model sits near the mid‑range of reliability, suggesting a moderate but notable service profile for researchers examining durability over the F‑750’s long production run.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Overall length | 188.2 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 68.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3911 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65 / 64.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | F-150 XLT SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V8 | 5.50 sec | 14.00 sec | 395 hp | RWD |
| 2018 | F-150 Lariat Sport EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.30 sec | 325 hp | 4x4 |
| 2018 | F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.50 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2018 | F-150 Platinum SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V8 | 5.90 sec | 14.40 sec | 395 hp | 4x4 |
| 2018 | F-150 XLT EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.40 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
| 2018 | F-150 Lariat FX4 EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 325 hp | 4x4 |
| 2018 | F-150 Platinum SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V8 | 6.30 sec | 14.70 sec | 395 hp | 4x4 |
| 2018 | F-150 Lariat EcoBoost SuperCrew (Chrome) (5.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 7.00 sec | 15.50 sec | 325 hp | 4x4 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.5 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 7.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 34.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 20.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 59 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| 1 | 90 | |
| 1 | 32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105 | 32 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90.0 | |
| 1 | 32.0 ft. lbs. | 32 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 105.0 | |
Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs. | 44 in |
| 2 | 74.0 | |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 59.0 | |
| 1 | Bolts 1-20 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-10 | 59 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Bolts 11-20 | 118 ft. lbs |
| 4 | Bolts 1-20 | 90 degrees |
| 5 | Bolts 21-30 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 6 | 90.0 | |
| 1 | Bolts 1-12 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-12 | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 13-24 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 4 | 90.0 | |
| 1 | 1.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14.8 | 1.5 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2018 model year registers zero federal complaints and only one recall, representing a significant improvement from 2017’s three complaints and marking a low-point in the volatility seen in 2011 and 2021, which each carried three recalls. While the federal record shows minimal activity with eight TSBs, the target year data indicates substantial reports in Power Train (524) and Engine (274) categories, alongside 58 crash complaints and 29 fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Positioned between the elevated complaint volume of 2017 and the triple-recall spike of 2021, the 2018 model appears during a relatively stable period in the generation’s lifecycle. Despite the high volume of powertrain and engine reports, the absence of federal investigations and minimal recall activity suggest systemic safety issues were not formally substantiated that year. Given its low federal complaint and recall footprint compared to flanking years, 2018 represents a comparatively sound year to purchase within this generation, provided prospective buyers conduct thorough pre-purchase inspections focusing on powertrain and engine integrity.
All 1,835 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 389 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 25-2126 | 2025-04-01 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service… |
| SSM 53495 | 2025-03-14 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)… |
| 24E12 | 2025-02-05 | Power Train | NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emission Recall 24E12 Certain 2018-2020 Model Year F-150… |
| SSM 53305 | 2025-01-17 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100… |
| SSM 53292 | 2025-01-10 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2018-2024 F-150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator… |
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EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.