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2018 Ford F-150

GasDiesel
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
38 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls4 critical18
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA2,293
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
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The 2018 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 38 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 2293 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo202522$2,850
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo202622$2,850
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD3.3L 6-cyl192522$2,850
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD3.3L 6-cyl202522$2,850
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBSGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo192521$2,950
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBSGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192421$2,950
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGasRWD3.3L 6-cyl192421$2,950
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGasRWD3.3L 6-cyl192421$2,950
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo182521$2,950
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192421$2,950
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.3L 6-cyl182320$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)3.3L 6-cyl182320$3,100
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo172219$3,300
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBSGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo172119$3,300
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo172219$3,300
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)3.3L 6-cyl172219$3,300
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)3.3L 6-cyl172219$3,300
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl172319$3,300
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl172319$3,300
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo172319$3,300
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162118$3,450
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LTGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162118$3,450
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBSGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo162118$3,450
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl162218$3,450
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl162218$3,450
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl162017$3,650
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LTGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl162017$3,650
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBSGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162017$3,650
F150 5.0L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBSGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162017$3,650
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBSGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl151917$3,650
F150 5.0L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBSGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl151917$3,650
F150 RAPTOR 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo151816$3,900
F150 Pickup 2WDDieselRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo223025$3,600
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREDieselRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222824$3,750
F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLTDiesel4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo212824$3,750
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREDiesel4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo202522$4,050
F150 Pickup 4WDDiesel4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo202522$4,050

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39242, 39241, 39244, 39449, 39243, 39257, 39248, 39448, 39238, 39255.

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Recalls (18)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Exterior Lighting

26C28
91,198 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."RiskDaytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.Fix,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V373000reported Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Power Train

26S42
10,742 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.RiskUnintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V375000reported Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S37
123,611 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
NHTSA campaign 25V236000reported Apr 11, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Equipment

24C39
27,678 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskWithout a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.FixFord will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000reported Nov 8, 2024Ford Motor Company
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

22S11
195,864 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
NHTSA campaign 22V150000reported Mar 11, 2022Ford Motor Company
▲high

Latches/Locks/Linkages

21S53
57,591 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.RiskUnexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.
NHTSA campaign 21V983000reported Dec 16, 2021Ford Motor Company
▲high

Tires

21S10
15,769 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.RiskOver cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
NHTSA campaign 21V155000reported Mar 10, 2021Ford Motor Company
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Exterior Lighting

20C03
166,196 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."RiskDRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
NHTSA campaign 20V097000reported Feb 21, 2020Ford Motor Company
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Seats

19C07
639,137 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head RestrRiskA seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
NHTSA campaign 19V633000reported Aug 28, 2019Ford Motor Company
!critical

Equipment

19S11
131,068 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.RiskA damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
NHTSA campaign 19V278000reported Apr 8, 2019Ford Motor Company
!critical

Engine

18S45
410,289 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.RiskWhen the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
NHTSA campaign 18V894000reported Dec 18, 2018Ford Motor Company
!critical

Structure

18S27
1,619,112 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.RiskA vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
NHTSA campaign 18V568000reported Aug 31, 2018Ford Motor Company
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

18S17
5,645 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.
NHTSA campaign 18V392000reported Jun 12, 2018Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

18S10
292,909 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.RiskIf the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.
NHTSA campaign 18V214000reported Apr 4, 2018Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

18S09
142 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.RiskDespite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
NHTSA campaign 18V213000reported Apr 4, 2018Ford Motor Company
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Engine

17S37
22 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.RiskWithout a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.FixFord is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.
NHTSA campaign 17V672000reported Oct 23, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

17S35
12,429 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achieves Drive function.RiskUnidentified or unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in a way that was not intended by the driver, increasing the risk of crash or injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S35.
NHTSA campaign 17V669000reported Oct 23, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Structure

17S29
39 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks not equipped with a moonroof. The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.RiskIf the structural integrity is reduced, in the event of a rollover crash, there may be an increased risk of injury .FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will install the rivets for the roof brace attachments, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S29.
NHTSA campaign 17V598000reported Sep 25, 2017Ford Motor Company

NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump — Low-pressure fuel pump failure closed

On July 29, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24019 to investigate complaints of low-pressure fuel pump failures in MY 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. Some consumers reported that the failure occurred without warning while driving, resulting in a complete loss of motive power with no ability to restart the engine. Ford determined that several other vehicle models contain low-pressure fuel pumps substantially similar to the 2021 Ford Bronco, including the 2022-2023 Ford Bronco, 2018-2023 Ford F-150, 2022-2023 Ford Expedition, 2019-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2020-2023 Ford F-250-F-550, 2024 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab, 2024-2025 Ford Ranger, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Li

Opened Jul 29, 2024 · closed Sep 19, 2025 · action PE24019

Seat Belts:Pretensioner — Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire closed

On June 18, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE18-008) to investigate complaints alleging post-crash fires at the B pillar in the area of the seat belt pretensioners on MY 2014-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab, and Super Crew Cab Vehicles. On August 24, 2018, Ford Motor Company recalled (FSA 18S27 - NHTSA #18V568) the affected population. Ford's investigation found that some front seat belt pretensioners may generate sparks during deployment in excess of Ford's specification. Sparks in the pretensioner exhaust gases inside the lower portion of the B-pillar may subsequently ignite combustible components contained in the B-pillar, such as insulation

Opened Aug 3, 2018 · closed Dec 17, 2018 · action PE18008

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
2293complaints filed

64 involved a crash · 33 a fire · 52 injuries · 3 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 1 · 2018: 106 · 2019: 230 · 2020: 164 · 2021: 129 · 2022: 187 · 2023: 274 · 2024: 387 · 2025: 525 · 2026: 290

Most-cited components

Power Train1002
Engine503
Unspecified233
Structure192
Electrical System171
Engine And Engine Cooling88

What owners describe

“The 10R80 10-speed automatic F-150 Sport XLT exhibits a loud bang (metal on metal sound) noise when starting engine, shifting into reverse or drive during cold or warm operation. Transmission will stall in between gears (particular 3, 7 and 10), lose of power, not accelerating or shifting while operating. Once power is…”Jul 13, 2021 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the oil pan was leaking. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.”Jul 1, 2021 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report
“4wheel drive actuators fail. When they fail it causes front wheels to jerk and and lock up temperary. We it happened I was pulling out in traffic. They have been replaced 3 times by 2 different Ford dealers. The warning signs is a grinding nose coming from front drive trail. I have researched this on internet and it is…”Jun 29, 2021 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4x2★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4x4★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4x2★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4x4★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%

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Other F-150 model years

D

2026 Ford F-150

3 recalls · 11 complaints

F

2025 Ford F-150

14 recalls · 120 complaints

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2024 Ford F-150

10 recalls · 219 complaints

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2023 Ford F-150

12 recalls · 499 complaints

F

2022 Ford F-150

23 recalls · 799 complaints

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2020 Ford F-150

11 recalls · 721 complaints

F

2019 Ford F-150

9 recalls · 1,316 complaints

F

2017 Ford F-150

17 recalls · 1,430 complaints

F

2016 Ford F-150

13 recalls · 2,037 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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