2018 Ford F-250 Power Train Problems
- 5
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering
Multiple episodes of severe front end shaking and instability that occurs at highway speeds when driving over minimal bumps or other road imperfections. Recently this caused a loss of control when it occurred on a freeway not known to have ice spots at 50 mph. The only way i have been able to disrupt this is to quickly reduce speed to below 40 mph which is also dangerous on the freeway.
ODI 11301003
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On 4/19/19 i misfueled my diesel vehicle. I stopped the process immediately and called ford from the filling station. The ford service center said that i should avoid turning the engine on, or even placing the engine in accessory mode because it would engage the fuel pump and flood the system with gasoline. When the tow truck arrived, it became clear that i could not put the vehicle in neutral to be winched onto the…
ODI 11207564
Power Train
While towing at speeds above 55-60 mph the vehicle starts to go through a harmonics type of vibration shaking the entire driver's compartment , steering wheel and dash. This vibration continues regardless if the vehicle speed is increased and doesn't stop until the speed is lowered below 55-60 mph.
ODI 11163072
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Between 60 to 75 mph when hitting certain bumps the steering starts violently shaking and will not stop till slow down to about 25 mph. This started at around 24k and has happened 10+ times. Also at 37k sync 3 radio no longer will come on and wiring issues cannot get trailer braking to connect to the truck. Lights work fine but always shows trailer disconnected so braking doesn't work. You can also start the truck…
ODI 11176103
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Before the v8 gasoline engine reaches some prescribed operating temperature ( before the engine is fully warmed up ), when headed downhill, no low gears function in any mode and the engine experiences sudden unintended acceleration. The truck was purchased new in 2018. The ford company has repeatedly acknowledged the defects, and however claims that all 2018 gasoline powered f250s are designed that way to meet…
ODI 11271111