Ford F-150 reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 21,306 complaints about the Ford F-150 with NHTSA since 2010, most often about transmission and drivetrain and engine. Ford has filed 8 warranty extensions and 21 service campaigns for it, and there are 118 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Ford F-150? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the F-150 a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 21,306
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 8
- Filed by Ford
- Service campaigns
- 21
- Filed by Ford
- Safety recalls
- 118
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the F-150 with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 11 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning (45%) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 106 | Transmission and drivetrain (24%) | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 192 | Transmission and drivetrain (30%) | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | 410 | Transmission and drivetrain (39%) | 13 | 3 |
| 2022 | 595 | Transmission and drivetrain (27%) | 23 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1,026 | Transmission and drivetrain (31%) | 29 | 7 |
| 2020 | 734 | Transmission and drivetrain (49%) | 11 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1,333 | Transmission and drivetrain (55%) | 9 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,316 | Transmission and drivetrain (44%) | 18 | 9 |
| 2017 | 1,447 | Transmission and drivetrain (38%) | 17 | 10 |
| 2016 | 2,069 | Transmission and drivetrain (29%) | 13 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1,728 | Transmission and drivetrain (24%) | 13 | 7 |
| 2014 | 1,535 | Transmission and drivetrain (28%) | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2,987 | Transmission and drivetrain (45%) | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1,783 | Transmission and drivetrain (38%) | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2,191 | Transmission and drivetrain (38%) | 6 | 4 |
| 2010 | 843 | Electrical system (20%) | 1 | 0 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single F-150 model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Ford
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Ford filed with NHTSA for the F-150, in its own words. A warranty extension means Ford pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionSep 2021· Electrical system· model years 2017–2020
Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a 3.⢠Submitting Claims with Customer Loyalty Program for Balance Remaining: Added instruction on how to claim the customer paid portion of the FSA using CLP Funds.
- Warranty extensionAug 2021· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2011–2012
This program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission molded leadframe to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. This is a one-time repair program.
- Warranty extensionAug 2021· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2011–2013
This program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission molded leadframe to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. This is a one-time repair program.
- Warranty extensionJul 2021· Engine and cooling· model years 2017–2020
In some of the affected vehicles, an undesirable noise may develop from the cam phasers in the 3.5L GTDI engine.
- Warranty extensionJul 2021· Engine and cooling· model years 2017–2020
In some of the affected vehicles, an undesirable noise may develop from the cam phasers in the 3.5L GTDI engine.
- Warranty extensionApr 2020· Doors, latches and locks· model years 2015–2018
This is a one-time repair program for vehicle owners that report unintended tailgate opening.Affected vehicles are eligible for this repair through April 3, 2030 or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first.
- Warranty extensionMar 2020· Electrical system· model years 2015–2018
Extended Warranty Coverage- In the affected vehicles, if water enters into the electrical system, it could cause the tailgate to unlatch.
- Warranty extensionJan 2013· Equipment and accessories· model years 2013
Information regarding extended warranty for covering accessory protocol interface module regardless of mileage. Models 2011-2013 Edge, explorer, mkx, focus, escape, flex, fusion, taurus, mks, mkt, mkz, F-150, f-super duty.
- Service campaignJul 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2021
Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor Replacement, If Required After Dealer Evaluation Reference: Emissions Recalls 22E02, 22E04, 23E01, and…
- Service campaignJul 2026· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2015–2017
Customer Satisfaction Program 26N04 Certain 2015-2017 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a 6R80 Transmission Transmission Molded Leadframe Replacement
- Service campaignMar 2026· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2015–2020
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- Service campaignMar 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2022–2024
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold.
- Service campaignSep 2025· Engine· model years 2024–2025
Customer Satisfaction Program 25B45 Certain 2024-2025 Model Year F-150 Equipped With 5.0L Engine Engine Replacement
- Service campaignAug 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2021–2022
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 24S55 – Supplement #1 Dated: August 15, 2025 Customer Satisfaction Program 24N12 Dated June 19, 2025 New!
- Service campaignMar 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2021–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program 24N04 – Supplement #1 Certain 2021-2023 Model Year F-150 HEV and 2022-2023 Model Year Maverick HEV Vehicles Replacement of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery System If Failed
- Service campaignOct 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2023
Customer Satisfaction Program 23B24 Certain 2022 Super Duty and 2023 F-Series Models with Tailgate Step - Inspection of Tailgate Step Handle and Replacement
- Service campaignNov 2022· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2020
Certain 2015-2020 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Parts ordering information and full repair instructions are now available to support completion of this customer satisfaction program.
- Service campaignAug 2022· Electrical system· model years 2021–2022
Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles equipped with a power release tailgate- Unintended Tailgate opening; Supplement 1: Parts ordering information and full repair instructions are now available to support completion of this customer satisfaction program.
- Service campaignJan 2022· Electrical system· model years 2021
Upcoming Optional Product Improvement Program 21G01 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles with Ford Co-Pilot360⢠Active 2.0 Prep Package (Includes Ford BlueCruise Prep Kit) BlueCruise Module Programing
- Service campaignJan 2022· Equipment and accessories· model years 2021–2022
Customer Satisfaction Program 22B02 Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Ordered with Bed Accessories Dealer Installation of Factory Ordered Accessories
- Service campaignSep 2021· Electrical system· model years 2021
Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 and built on or after 29-Apr-2021 and through 19-May-2021 may exhibit an inoperative Wireless App Projection feature with a Wireless App Projection Disabled message in the touchscreen.
- Service campaignNov 2019· Doors, latches and locks· model years 2015–2018
Customer Satisfaction Program 18N03 - Supplement #7 Certain 2015-2018 Model Year F-150 and 2017-2018 Model Year F-250-F-550 Vehicles - Door Latch Freezing Concerns
- Service campaignOct 2019· Body and structure· model years 2018–2019
Customer Satisfaction Program 19N06 Certain 2018-2019 Model Year F-150-F-550 Vehicles Door Latch Freezing Concerns
- Service campaignJun 2019· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2011–2013
Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01: Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year F-150 and 2012- 2013 Model Year Expedition/Navigator Vehicles Equipped With A 6R80 Transmission - Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage
- Service campaignJun 2019· Engine and cooling· model years 2019
Customer Satisfaction Program 19B15: Certain 2019 Model Year F150, Expedition, Navigator and Transit Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost Engine - Cam Cover Torque
- Service campaignOct 2016· Electrical system· model years 2017
Customer satisfaction program 16B41: Certain 2017 Model year F-150 vehicles - instrument panel cluster reprogramming
- Service campaignJul 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011–2012
Customer satisfaction program 15N05 - supplement #1: Certain 2011-2012 Model year F-150 vehicles with 3.5L ecoboost engine - electric vacuum pump extended coverage
- Service campaignOct 2015· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015
Demonsftration/Delivery Hold - Customer Satisfaction Program 15B32 Certain 2015 Model Year F-150, MKS, and 2016 Explorer, F-Super Duty, and
- Service campaignMay 2015· Engine· model years 2014
Ford 2014 F-150 W/3. Customer satisfaction program effective NOV.13,2015 For vehicle models regarding the engine block replacement.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every F-150 model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Transmission and drivetrain7,774 (36%)
- Engine3,811 (18%)
- Electrical system2,319 (11%)
- Other or unspecified2,023 (9%)
- Brakes1,710 (8%)
- Cruise control and speed control1,256 (6%)
- Steering1,213 (6%)
- Body and structure818 (4%)
Safety recalls
118 recalls cover at least one F-150 model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.
Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures.
When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended.
Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.
A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
And 103 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA26001Engineering analysis· opened Jan 2026, still open· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2015–2017
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Led to recall 26V237.
- PE25002Preliminary evaluation· opened Mar 2025, closed Jan 2026· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2015–2017
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
- PE24019Preliminary evaluation· opened Jul 2024, closed Sep 2025· Fuel system· model years 2018, 2022
Low-pressure fuel pump failure
Led to recall 25V455.
- RQ24005Recall query· opened Mar 2024, closed Jul 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2014
Unintended Transmission Downshift
Led to recall 24V444.
- EA23002Engineering analysis· opened Sep 2023, closed Oct 2024· Engine· model years 2021–2022
Loss of Motive Power
Led to recall 24V635.
- PE23001Preliminary evaluation· opened Jan 2023, closed Feb 2024· Body and structure· model years 2019
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Led to recall 24V031.
- RQ21002Recall query· opened Aug 2021, still open· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2020
Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance
Led to recall 26V104.
- PE18008Preliminary evaluation· opened Aug 2018, closed Dec 2018· Seat belts· model years 2015–2018
Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire
Led to recall 18V568000.
- RQ17010Recall query· opened Dec 2017, closed Oct 2019· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2011–2013
Unexpected Transmission Downshift
Led to recall 19V075000.
- AQ17001Audit query· opened Jan 2017, closed Jun 2018· Steering· model years 2015
Champion Ford Edinboro / Steering Shaft
- RQ16001Recall query· opened Sep 2016, closed Jul 2020· Brakes· model years 2015–2016
Brake Master Cylinder Failure
Led to recall 20V332000.
- PE16003Preliminary evaluation· opened Feb 2016, closed Jul 2016· Brakes· model years 2013–2014
Master Cylinder External Leak
Led to recall 16V345000.
- EA15006Engineering analysis· opened Oct 2015, closed Apr 2016· Brakes· model years 2011–2012
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
- PE15026Preliminary evaluation· opened Jun 2015, closed Oct 2015· Brakes· model years 2011–2012
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
- PE13018Preliminary evaluation· opened May 2013, closed Apr 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
Reduced power during hard acceleration
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Ford F-150 has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Ford F-150 reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 21,306 owner complaints, 8 warranty extensions and 21 service campaigns Ford filed, and 118 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2013 (2,987), 2018 (2,316), 2011 (2,191). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Ford F-150?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name transmission and drivetrain (36%), engine (18%), electrical system (11%). Ford has filed 8 warranty extensions covering the F-150, listed on this page.
Which F-150 model years have the most complaints?
2013 (2,987), 2018 (2,316), 2011 (2,191). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the F-150 with each other rather than with other models.
Has Ford extended the warranty on the F-150?
Yes: electrical system (model years 2017–2020); transmission and drivetrain (model years 2011–2012); transmission and drivetrain (model years 2011–2013), and 5 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a F-150?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 118 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.