Ford F-150 common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Ford F-150 vehicles have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (97% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 339
- Owner complaints
- 174
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Crash-related reports
- 6
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2023 f-150
A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 f-150
A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 f-150
A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 f-150
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 f-150
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 f-150
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Ford F-150 problems?
- Across 339 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Ford F-150 vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (97%), steering (1%), body & structure (1%).
- Which Ford F-150 model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2016 Ford F-150 has the most owner complaints, with 88 filed.
- Are Ford F-150 problems dangerous?
- Of the 339 complaints on record, 8 mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 6 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2016 accounts for the most complaints (88). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.