Ford F-150 recalls and problems by year
Since 2000 the Ford F-150 has 144 recall campaigns and 29,973 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2013, 2018, 2011.
144recalls
29,973complaints
2do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
Complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.
Recalls by model year
Most reported problem areas, all years
Power Train8,661
Engine5,912
Electrical System3,167
Service Brakes2,838
Visibility2,771
Unknown or other2,327
Steering1,864
Every model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 111 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 | 197 | 17 | 4 | 12 |
| 2023 | 13 | 420 | 19 | 4 | 11 |
| 2022 | 23 | 608 | 20 | 7 | 29 |
| 2021 | 29 | 1,052 | 13 | 4 | 8 |
| 2020 | 11 | 746 | 21 | 4 | 18 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1,350 | 17 | 7 | 25 |
| 2018 | 18 | 2,335 | 64 | 33 | 52 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1,469 | 42 | 21 | 34 |
| 2016 | 13 | 2,098 | 58 | 25 | 51 |
| 2015 | 13 | 1,753 | 50 | 13 | 80 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,541 | 39 | 16 | 37 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2,994 | 78 | 35 | 64 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1,784 | 40 | 14 | 29 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2,195 | 46 | 19 | 35 |
| 2010 | 1 | 843 | 23 | 35 | 28 |
| 2009 | 2 | 324 | 28 | 8 | 21 |
| 2008 | 1 | 369 | 39 | 12 | 46 |
| 2007 | 2 | 488 | 40 | 13 | 38 |
| 2006 | 4 | 585 | 58 | 18 | 42 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,112 | 50 | 29 | 57 |
| 2004 | 5 | 2,029 | 75 | 40 | 74 |
| 2003 | 4 | 423 | 43 | 37 | 36 |
| 2002 | 2 | 821 | 51 | 95 | 60 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1,236 | 91 | 248 | 87 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1,076 | 81 | 343 | 71 |
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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Questions
What is the worst year for the Ford F-150?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 (2,994), 2018 (2,335), 2011 (2,195) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.







