Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 F.
Built on the 650 platform as a commercial truck, the 2018 Ford F-650 pairs an Automatic (S10) transmission with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 19/25/21 mpg to fulfill its work-duty mandate. Yet, its operational record is heavily burdened by 1,835 owner complaints and 15 recalls, with the power train representing the predominant area of concern. When viewed against the model's broader 1999-2022 complaint history—where the highest yearly complaint count was just 10 in 2001 and the lowest was 1 in 2012—the sheer volume of grievances surrounding the 2018 iteration indicates a severe departure from the platform's historical reliability norms.
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 Ford F-650 stands out sharply in the federal record: while earlier years (1999–2017) show at most 10 complaints per year, the 2018 model year generated 524 powertrain complaints, 274 engine complaints, 58 crash-related complaints, and 29 fire complaints—an order-of-magnitude spike with no precedent in the data. The generation’s trend is one of low complaint counts through 2017, then a sudden, severe deterioration in 2018, followed by a return to moderate levels in 2021–2022 (4 and 2 complaints). The data does not specify the root cause of this spike, but the sheer volume of powertrain and engine issues, combined with crash and fire reports, indicates a systemic problem unique to the 2018 model year. Given this outlier performance, the 2018 F-650 is a poor choice for a used purchase; buyers should instead consider earlier or later model years that lack this complaint surge.
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.