The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power, and the brakes became inoperable. The drivetrain and wrench symbol were displayed. The ABS warning light was illuminated and DTC: U100 (Failure of Communication for Engine and Transmission) was displayed. The codes were cleared after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a communication error with the engine and transmission computer. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The transmission upshifted from first gear to seventh. After a while, the vehicle resumed normal operations, but then the vehicle drove abnormally. The RPM increased to high, and the temperature gauge was at HOT. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with complete transmission failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,513.
2018 Ford F-150: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 2,335 complaints about the 2018 Ford F-150 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 2
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
ABS block leaking
Transmission issue. I was driving in Eco-mode and the transmission just shifted into 3rd gear. It suddenly without warning jumped into 1st gear causing the vehicle to suddenly slide and nearly stop. After that issue a check Advance Tracing system light and the ABS lights came on and stayed on.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle shifted to the right. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that his daughter informed him the vehicle had also shifted to the right while depressing the brake pedal to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the rear brakes were worn. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred after the brake repair. The contact related the failure to the ABS system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that prior to the crash he had driven into some mud and the ABS and engine lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving in snow at approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond. The driver made a sharp U-turn into a patch of grass and crashed into a fence, hydroplaned, and crashed into a dumpster. The contact sustained injuries to his back and neck that required medical attention. The passenger sustained unknown injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. There were no reported fires. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The insurance company evaluated the vehicle and towed it to another repair shop. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 83,465.
Front Hubs, Bearings have gone bad, and they are on backorder. 6500 on waiting list. I have been on this list since Janurary. Was told today that the company making the part, are not even make them. This could cause an accident if the bearings lockup. The ABS and the traction control does not work. Making for unsafe driving. Especially with fall and winter coming.
I was pulling into a left turning lane behind another truck. Brakes failed to slow the truck. As I applied more brake the engine stopped but vehicle still moved forward at a slow speed. The ABS seemed to be trying to work as the truck "bucked" like ABS was trying to work even at this slow speed. I bumped into the truck in front of me. He only sustained a very small dent in his bumper. My truck would not start. I had to shift it in and out of park several time and it finally started. I sustained about $3000 damage my truck. The truck was put on a computer by a ford dealer and it showed no problems.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some 2016-2018 F-150 and 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may require pressure bleeding of the...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Concern of inoperative adaptive cruise control with no associated diagnostic trouble code (DTC). This...
- DTC C0051 in the ABS module
- Concern of inoperative adaptive cruise control with no associated DTCs. This concern may occur if hot in...
- Concerns related to brake drag
- Soft brake pedal and/or long brake pedal travel
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑150.
Recall number 25V236000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Recall number 22V150000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Ford F-150 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2018 Ford F-150?
7 of 2,335 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford F-150 (0%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Ford F-150?
There are 2 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Ford F-150
Harsh shifting 243Jerking 208Transmission failure 194Check engine light 164Slipping 146Door locks 136Loss of power 126Hesitation 118Stalling 112Knocking 74Engine failure 65Won't shift 60Start-stop 57Oil consumption 56Backup camera 50Shudder 49Fire or smoke 41Grinding brakes 38Brake failure 27Sudden acceleration 25Adaptive cruise 23Misfire 22Power steering loss 21Overheating 20Screen failure 17Won't start 17Wipers 16Pulling 15Headlights 13Key fob 13No deployment 12Water leak 11Whining noise 10Fuel pump 9Fuel smell 6Warning lights 5
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