The service and repair manual for the 2018 Ford F-150 — 3.5L V6 and 3.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 2.7L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 5.0L V8 engines, 16 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 5.0L V8 — 307 cu in, DOHC 2.7L V6 — DOHC, turbocharged 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC 5.0L V8 — 302 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Lariat Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Raptor Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · XLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · King Ranch Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +10 |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 2,708 complaints · 218 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 F-150 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,896
- General Information 1,736
- Accessories & Equipment 3,881
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 584
- Body & Frame 988
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 759
- Restraints 1,022
- Drivelines & Axles 194
- Steering 525
- Electrical 2,301
- Suspension 262
- Engine Mechanical 453
- Transmission 676
- Engine Performance 3,415
- Front (Bolts) 129
- Front (Nut) 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 F-150
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 19V633000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedit.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 20V097000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 trucks equipped with high series led headlamps with autolamp (on/off) functionality. the daytime running lamps (drl).
- Engine · 18V894000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equ.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — tailgate › latch · 21V983000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 f-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. the tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
- Suspension — front › control arm › upper ball joint · 21E027000Tenneco automotive (driv) is recalling certain moog k500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 ford f-150 trucks. the ball joint may have a misaligned dust boo.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist · 22V150000Ford 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 cyl.
- Tires · 21V155000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 f-150, 2018-2020 f-250, f-350, and 2019 escape vehicles equipped with continental tires. on the affected vehicles, it is possib.
- Engine · 19V278000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equ.
Owners have filed 2,708 complaints and Ford has issued 218 technical service bulletins for the 2018 F-150. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 F-150 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 F-150?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 3.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 2.7L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 5.0L V8 across the Lariat Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Raptor Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, XLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, King Ranch Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Police Responder Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SSV Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SSV Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lariat Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Platinum Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Raptor Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2018 F-150 problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 F-150, covering seats, exterior lighting, engine. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2018 F-150 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $55.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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