Ford F-150 2018 Seat Belts Recall: Fire Risk from Ignition
Ford is recalling 2015-2018 F-150s with seat belt pretensioner issues that could cause vehicle fires if materials ignite during crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2015-2018 F-150 trucks because seat belt pretensioners might spark during crashes, potentially igniting interior materials. This could lead to vehicle fires. Affected owners should contact Ford for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224850-ford-f-150-2018-seat-belts-recall-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224850-ford-f-150-2018-seat-belts-recall-fire-risk-from · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V568000
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“Ford F-150 2018 Seat Belts Recall: Fire Risk from Ignition.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224850-ford-f-150-2018-seat-belts-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #18V568000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V568000).
Why it’s dangerous
If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys during a crash, it can create sparks that may ignite materials like carpeting or insulation in the B-pillar area. This fire risk could spread to the vehicle interior.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if a crash causes seat belt pretensioner deployment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab or SuperCrew Cab has a seat belt pretensioner that might deploy during crashes. The recall covers all these models from 2015 through 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get the free repair for your vehicle.
Have Dealership Repair
Dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape and install heat resistant tape at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 28 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V568000 (August 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.