2025 Ford F-150

▲ Better than typical
2025 Ford F-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T08:36:34.225Z

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
106
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2025

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1992 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2,758 complaints 1997 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,189 complaints 2012: 1,781 complaints 2012 2013: 2,993 complaints 2014: 1,536 complaints 2015: 1,726 complaints 2016: 2,079 complaints 2017: 1,452 complaints 2017 2018: 2,318 complaints 2019: 1,337 complaints 2020: 738 complaints 2021: 1,030 complaints 2022: 599 complaints 2023: 416 complaints 2024: 194 complaints 2025: 106 complaints 2025 106 2026: 11 complaints 2027: 0 complaints
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1993 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1996 1997: 2,758 complaints 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 1999 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2008: 369 complaints 2008 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,189 complaints 2011 2012: 1,781 complaints 2013: 2,993 complaints 2014: 1,536 complaints 2014 2015: 1,726 complaints 2016: 2,079 complaints 2017: 1,452 complaints 2017 2018: 2,318 complaints 2019: 1,337 complaints 2020: 738 complaints 2020 2021: 1,030 complaints 2022: 599 complaints 2023: 416 complaints 2024: 194 complaints 2025: 106 complaints 2025 106 2026: 11 complaints 2027: 0 complaints
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1991 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1993 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1995 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2,758 complaints 1997 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 1999 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2001 2002: 821 complaints 2003: 423 complaints 2003 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2009 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,189 complaints 2011 2012: 1,781 complaints 2013: 2,993 complaints 2013 2014: 1,536 complaints 2015: 1,726 complaints 2015 2016: 2,079 complaints 2017: 1,452 complaints 2017 2018: 2,318 complaints 2019: 1,337 complaints 2019 2020: 738 complaints 2021: 1,030 complaints 2021 2022: 599 complaints 2023: 416 complaints 2023 2024: 194 complaints 2025: 106 complaints 2025 106 2026: 11 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027

2025: 106 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972,758
19981,381
19991,044
20001,076
20011,236
2002821
2003423
20042,029
20051,112
2006585
2007488
2008369
2009324
2010843
20112,189
20121,781
20132,993
20141,536
20151,726
20162,079
20171,452
20182,318
20191,337
2020738
20211,030
2022599
2023416
2024194
2025106
202611
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

24% · 25 reports
FIRE
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I believe whats happening is - The transmission is downshifting too early, and applying a significant and random amount of braking resistance. This braking goes off and on at random.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

Subject: Formal Customer Complaint – 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, 2026-08-13

Forward collision avoidance

24% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH
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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, 2025-12-29

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, 2026-08-27

Electrical system

21% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing software.

Service brakes

20% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Lane departure

11% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2025-04-11Power train25V164000 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.

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    2025-05-07Equipment25V271000 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.

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    2025-05-23Engine and engine cooling24V851000 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.

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    2025-05-23Engine and engine cooling25V198000 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.

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    2025-05-29Steering25V309000 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.

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    2025-08-15Engine and engine cooling25V344000 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.

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    2025-08-22Power train25V512000 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.

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    2025-08-22Service brakes, hydraulic25V488000 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.

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    2025-09-05Electrical system25V540000 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.

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    2025-09-12Electrical system, engine and engine cooling25V398000 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.

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    2026-02-26Service brakes, hydraulic25V823000 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.

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    2026-03-25Electrical system, exterior lighting26V104000 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.

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    2026-10-16Seats26V655000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline26V578000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Buy-smart checklist

2025 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V578000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 25V164000 · Power train
  • Recall 25V271000 · Equipment
  • Recall 24V851000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V198000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V309000 · Steering
  • Recall 25V344000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V512000 · Power train
  • Recall 25V488000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 25V540000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 25V398000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V823000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 26V104000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
  • Recall 26V655000 · Seats

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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 power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.