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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTEW1E53JKC26120 · Checked Oct 5, 2026
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1FTEW1E53JK•••••• 2018 Ford F-150

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford F-150 build (2 vs 1).

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70on the model
58builds in total
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Power Train Sep 2026
Started with harsh shifting, lead to no shifting and no movement. Shifting came back and lunged forward and harsh stop. Happened multiple times and now vehicle will not move
Power Train Aug 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was shifting erratically. The contact stated that the transmission shifted from 1st gear to 7th gear and back to 1st gear. The check engine warning light and an…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTEW1E53JKC26120 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.