Check engine light or misfire

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the catalytic converter (15 reports), the sensor (6 reports), the spark plugs (3 reports) and the injectors (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

4 recalls on the engine cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

All 19 recalls on the 2018 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the F-150

What owners paid

11 of the 119 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,446 to $7,500.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 50,000 and 102,000 miles, from the 92 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Intermittent P0420 and P0430 catalytic converter efficiency code. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will turn on for a while and then turn off for a while.”

Filed Jul 16, 2026

“Engine rattles for 10 seconds at start up caused by the camshaft timing phasers in the engine not performing correctly. This is an ongoing problem with Ford trucks. This causes unpredictable performance from the engine at any given time. It will set a permanent code in the PCM for camshaft timing not in specifications, Check engine light. Ford was fixing the problem after complaints to customer care but doesn't now.”

Filed Nov 12, 2022

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Other problems on this car

• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 519 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 251 reports
• Timing chain or cam phaser rattles 227 reports
• Engine rattles or ticks 195 reports
• Transmission fails or needs replacement 180 reports
• Doors, latches or locks fail 164 reports
• Transmission drops into neutral or downshifts on its own 114 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 91 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 91 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 89 reports
• "Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on 65 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 54 reports
• Tailgate or liftgate will not open or close 48 reports
• Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 47 reports
• Windshield cracks or distorts 42 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 40 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 38 reports
• Rear window shatters or explodes 38 reports
• Vehicle fire 32 reports
• Loses power when accelerating 30 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 29 reports
• Auto start-stop will not restart the engine 29 reports
• Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 26 reports