2018 Ford Lobo Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2018 Ford Lobo covers three trims, Lariat, Platinum and XLT, on the four-door crew cab pickup and the two-door standard cab pickup. The engine list is two long: a turbocharged 3.5L DOHC V6 of 213 cubic inches and a naturally aspirated 5.0L DOHC V8 of 302 cubic inches, both gasoline. Whether the truck in the bay is the boosted V6 or the V8, the procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for that engine are laid out on their own.

Engines covered

• 3.5L V6 (213 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 5.0L V8 (302 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door crew cab pickup
• 2-door standard cab pickup

Trims covered

• Lariat
• Platinum
• XLT

Known issues on the 2018 Lobo. Federal records hold eight recalls for the 2018 truck. Tailgate latches that may unlatch unexpectedly while driving are one subject; the daytime running lamps on trucks with the high series LED headlamps and autolamp function are another; a third covers certain Continental tires. The seat recliner, the engine, the brake master cylinder on the 3.5L and an aftermarket ball joint also appear. NHTSA has 2708 owner complaints on record for this year. Tailgate latch procedures, exterior lighting wiring diagrams and tire specifications for the 3.5L V6 and 5.0L V8 trucks are the parts of the manual that speak to those campaigns.