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2018 Ford F-450 SD

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,456,417 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V572000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Power train

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power.

A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 18,808 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V880000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 277,040 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V644000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 490,574 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V880000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 231,664 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V864000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 86,296 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V808000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 131,068 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V278000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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