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2025 Ford F-150: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 177 complaints about the 2025 Ford F-150 with NHTSA, and it has 14 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

177

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

20 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$10,200

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability53

Transmission & drivetrain26

Electrical system23

Brakes21

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 mpg

Recalls

SeatsOct 6, 2026 · campaign 26V655000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › MountingSep 9, 2026 · campaign 26V578000
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.
Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake ControlFeb 20, 2026 · campaign 26V104000
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. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control ModuleDec 1, 2025 · campaign 25V823000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelAug 22, 2025 · campaign 25V540000
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.
Power Train › Axle HubsAug 8, 2025 · campaign 25V512000
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. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › SoftwareJul 25, 2025 · campaign 25V488000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalJun 13, 2025 · campaign 25V344000
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/FittingsJun 13, 2025 · campaign 25V398000
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.
SteeringMay 9, 2025 · campaign 25V309000
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.
Equipment › Other › LabelsApr 23, 2025 · campaign 25V271000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/LubricationMar 28, 2025 · campaign 25V198000
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.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve BodyMar 14, 2025 · campaign 25V164000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/LubricationDec 20, 2024 · campaign 24V851000
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.

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Other years of the Ford F-150

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (24/100).

Year	Reliability
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	63/100
2023	47/100
2022	57/100
2021	41/100
2020	49/100
2019	31/100
2018	24/100
2017	43/100
2016	45/100
2015	61/100

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?

Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (53), transmission & drivetrain (26), electrical system (23). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?

14 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford F-150 get?

Up to 20 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.

What are the best years of the Ford F-150?

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (24/100).