2018 Ford F-250 Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2018 Ford F-250. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
ENGINE Critical safety
Summary: 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 the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
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 the risk of a fire.
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 block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
NHTSA campaign # 18V894000 · Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company · Reported: 2018-12-18 · Engine/Fuel
Recall summary
This 2018 Ford F-250 has 1 open recall on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- ENGINE — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2018-12-18.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford F-250 have open recalls?
Yes — there is 1 open NHTSA safety recall on record for the 2018 Ford F-250. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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