Burns oil or oil level rises

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the piston rings (15 reports), the engine (5 reports) and the PCV valve (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

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 6,508 and 77,000 miles, from the 39 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Oil consumption, engine consumes 8 quarts of oil in 1600 miles causes engine to stall without warning. No oil light and dangerous”

Filed Sep 3, 2023 · 1,600 miles

“The motor has oil consumption issue. Have been to dealership since right after purchased this. Has been to dealership multiple times for oil issue. Everything has been documented since day 1. Oil dipstick always reading low. This issue has been confirmed from a ford dealership. The dealership has everything loaded into the database”

Filed Jul 25, 2023

“During steady state low-load extended drive on freeway, engine pushed out oil dipstick and all oil out of dipstick tube with no warning. Engine rattled then seized while on the highway, requiring a tow. There were no warnings prior to the "low oil pressure" light that preceded the engine stopping.”

Filed Jun 5, 2023

“Engine burns oil even though a oil consumption test was done and all updates performed. Engine still make chatter noise on acceleration occasionally.”

Filed Sep 18, 2022

Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works

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
• Check engine light or misfire 119 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
• 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