2015–2026 · 12 model years · 184 recalls
Ford F-150 years to avoid, and the best years to buy
Avoid the 2018 Ford F-150: it scores lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best years to buy are 2015 and 2024.
Ford F-150 years to avoid
2018 Ford F-150 24/100
Below average for its class. Expected repairs: $9,468 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $4,797 over 5 years. 19 recalls, 2,326 owner complaints.
Best Ford F-150 years to buy
2024 Ford F-150 63/100
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $2,614 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $1,225 over 5 years. 11 recalls, 195 owner complaints.
2015 Ford F-150 61/100
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $6,187 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $2,855 over 5 years. 14 recalls, 1,745 owner complaints.
Ford F-150 reliability by generation
| Generation | Years | Average score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| P552 | 2015–2020 | 42/100 | About average |
| P702 | 2021–2024 | 52/100 | About average |
Every Ford F-150 year at a glance
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 | Not rated yet | 19 | 9 | 21 |
| 2025 F-150 | Not rated yet | 177 | 14 | 20 |
| 2024 F-150 | 63/100 · Above average | 195 | 11 | 21 |
| 2023 F-150 | 47/100 · About average | 418 | 13 | 22 |
| 2022 F-150 | 57/100 · About average | 603 | 23 | 22 |
| 2021 F-150 | 41/100 · About average | 1,040 | 29 | 23 |
| 2020 F-150 | 49/100 · About average | 742 | 11 | 24 |
| 2019 F-150 | 31/100 · Below average | 1,344 | 9 | 25 |
| 2018 F-150 | 24/100 · Below average | 2,326 | 19 | 25 |
| 2017 F-150 | 43/100 · About average | 1,464 | 18 | 22 |
| 2016 F-150 | 45/100 · About average | 2,093 | 14 | 21 |
| 2015 F-150 | 61/100 · Above average | 1,745 | 14 | 22 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Questions people ask
What are the Ford F-150 years to avoid?
Avoid the 2018 Ford F-150: it scores lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best years to buy are 2015 and 2024.
What is the best year of the Ford F-150 to buy used?
The 2024 scores best for reliability (63/100) of the years we rate.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most recalls?
The 2021, with 29 recalls on record with NHTSA.