MYRModel Year Report

Ford F-150 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

8 model years to avoid, 7 to watch and 13 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid8 years

Caution7 years

Best bets13 years

Complaint history

1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1987: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 306 complaints, Recommended 1992: 479 complaints, Recommended 1993: 588 complaints, Recommended 1994: 700 complaints, Recommended 1995: 626 complaints, Recommended 1996: 324 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 2,758 complaints, Avoid 1998: 1,381 complaints, Caution 1999: 1,044 complaints, Recommended 2000: 1,076 complaints, Caution 2001: 1,236 complaints, Caution 2002: 821 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 423 complaints, Recommended 2004: 2,029 complaints, Avoid 2005: 1,112 complaints, Caution 2006: 585 complaints, Recommended 2007: 488 complaints, Recommended 2008: 369 complaints, Recommended 2009: 324 complaints, Recommended 2010: 843 complaints, Recommended 2011: 2,188 complaints, Avoid 2012: 1,781 complaints, Avoid 2013: 2,987 complaints, Avoid 2013 2014: 1,532 complaints, Caution 2015: 1,711 complaints, Avoid 2016: 2,054 complaints, Avoid 2017: 1,438 complaints, Caution 2018: 2,307 complaints, Avoid 2019: 1,325 complaints, Caution 2020: 732 complaints, Recommended 2020 2021: 1,014 complaints, Recommended 2022: 592 complaints, Recommended 2023: 408 complaints, Recommended 2024: 191 complaints, Recommended 2025: 105 complaints, Recommended 2026: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2026 2027: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013 · 2,987
1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1987: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 306 complaints, Recommended 1992: 479 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 588 complaints, Recommended 1994: 700 complaints, Recommended 1995: 626 complaints, Recommended 1996: 324 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 2,758 complaints, Avoid 1998: 1,381 complaints, Caution 1999: 1,044 complaints, Recommended 2000: 1,076 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 1,236 complaints, Caution 2002: 821 complaints, Recommended 2003: 423 complaints, Recommended 2004: 2,029 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 1,112 complaints, Caution 2006: 585 complaints, Recommended 2007: 488 complaints, Recommended 2008: 369 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 324 complaints, Recommended 2010: 843 complaints, Recommended 2011: 2,188 complaints, Avoid 2012: 1,781 complaints, Avoid 2013: 2,987 complaints, Avoid 2013 2014: 1,532 complaints, Caution 2015: 1,711 complaints, Avoid 2016: 2,054 complaints, Avoid 2017: 1,438 complaints, Caution 2018: 2,307 complaints, Avoid 2019: 1,325 complaints, Caution 2020: 732 complaints, Recommended 2020 2021: 1,014 complaints, Recommended 2022: 592 complaints, Recommended 2023: 408 complaints, Recommended 2024: 191 complaints, Recommended 2024 2025: 105 complaints, Recommended 2026: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2027: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013 · 2,987
1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1986 1987: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 306 complaints, Recommended 1992: 479 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 588 complaints, Recommended 1994: 700 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 626 complaints, Recommended 1996: 324 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 2,758 complaints, Avoid 1998: 1,381 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 1,044 complaints, Recommended 2000: 1,076 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 1,236 complaints, Caution 2002: 821 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 423 complaints, Recommended 2004: 2,029 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 1,112 complaints, Caution 2006: 585 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 488 complaints, Recommended 2008: 369 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 324 complaints, Recommended 2010: 843 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 2,188 complaints, Avoid 2012: 1,781 complaints, Avoid 2013: 2,987 complaints, Avoid 2013 2014: 1,532 complaints, Caution 2015: 1,711 complaints, Avoid 2016: 2,054 complaints, Avoid 2016 2017: 1,438 complaints, Caution 2018: 2,307 complaints, Avoid 2018 2019: 1,325 complaints, Caution 2020: 732 complaints, Recommended 2020 2021: 1,014 complaints, Recommended 2022: 592 complaints, Recommended 2022 2023: 408 complaints, Recommended 2024: 191 complaints, Recommended 2024 2025: 105 complaints, Recommended 2026: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2026 2027: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013 · 2,987
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Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2027 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2026 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2025 ▲ Recommended 105 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2024 ▲ Recommended 191 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2023 ▲ Recommended 408 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2022 ▲ Recommended 592 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2021 ● Recommended 1,014 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2020 ● Recommended 732 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2019 ◆ Caution 1,325 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2018 ■ Avoid 2,307 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2017 ◆ Caution 1,438 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2016 ■ Avoid 2,054 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2015 ■ Avoid 1,711 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2014 ◆ Caution 1,532 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2013 ■ Avoid 2,987 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2012 ■ Avoid 1,781 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2011 ■ Avoid 2,188 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2010 ● Recommended 843 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2009 ▲ Recommended 324 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ▲ Recommended 369 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2007 ▲ Recommended 488 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2006 ▲ Recommended 585 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2005 ◆ Caution 1,112 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ■ Avoid 2,029 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 423 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 821 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 1,236 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 1,076 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 1,044 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 1,381 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ■ Avoid 2,758 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1996 ▲ Recommended 324 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 626 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 700 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 588 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ▲ Recommended 479 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 306 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1987 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985–1986 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1984 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

191

recalls on file across every Ford F-150 model year.

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