2025 Ford F-150
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 306 |
| 1992 | 479 |
| 1993 | 588 |
| 1994 | 700 |
| 1995 | 626 |
| 1996 | 324 |
| 1997 | 2758 |
| 1998 | 1381 |
| 1999 | 1044 |
| 2000 | 1075 |
| 2001 | 1236 |
| 2002 | 821 |
| 2003 | 423 |
| 2004 | 2028 |
| 2005 | 1112 |
| 2006 | 585 |
| 2007 | 488 |
| 2008 | 369 |
| 2009 | 324 |
| 2010 | 842 |
| 2011 | 2185 |
| 2012 | 1779 |
| 2013 | 2980 |
| 2014 | 1527 |
| 2015 | 1698 |
| 2016 | 2033 |
| 2017 | 1429 |
| 2018 | 2288 |
| 2019 | 1317 |
| 2020 | 723 |
| 2021 | 1003 |
| 2022 | 585 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2024 | 186 |
| 2025 | 102 |
| 2026 | 7 |
| 2027 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
25% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while idle at a red light, while using the brake hold feature, the vehicle's brakes suddenly released, causing them to rear-end the vehicle in front. No air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251229
Adaptive Cruise Control and/or Camera System misreads speed limit signs. 1. System misreads speed limit signs by acquiring information from State Route sign. Example: SR248, Speed Limit 55mph, SR248 marker 20, Reads it as 20mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260827
24% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.
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Subject: Formal Customer Complaint â 2025 Ford F-150 Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power I am requesting that Ford Motor Company open a formal Customer Relationship Center case concerning an unresolved powertrain malfunction affecting my 2025...
NHTSA ODI report, 20260813
22% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software.
19% of complaints: service brakes — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURY12% of complaints: lane departure — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Campaign 25V164000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.
Campaign 25V271000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 24V851000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 25V198000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 25V309000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 25V344000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025.
Campaign 25V512000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Remedy: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
Campaign 25V488000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Remedy: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 25V540000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025.
Campaign 25V398000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4.
Campaign 25V823000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 26V104000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V164000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V271000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V851000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V198000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V309000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V344000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V512000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V488000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V540000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V398000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V823000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V104000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Ford F-150 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-150?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.