NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford F-150

Data refreshed June 25, 2026

Select a model year to filter results to that year of the Ford F-150.

Complaints

37,756

Active records

Recalls

192

Active records

TSBs

2,700

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

70

Injuries

1,459

Crashes

1,624

Fires

1,978

Top reported issues — Ford F-150

Click a category to expand its values.

Operating state

15,075

Condition issue

12,336

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7,967

Reporting mechanism

5,301

Performance issue

4,024

Fluid issue

3,662

Braking behavior

3,641

Noise

3,599

Vibration/harshness

3,080

Thermal issue

3,069

Engine behavior

2,973

Driver assistance issue

2,310

Access/entry issue

2,282

Steering behavior

1,836

Safety restraint issue

1,655

Safety restraint behavior

1,063

Electrical issue

839

Lighting behavior

750

Starting behavior

599

Ride/handling behavior

534

Infotainment behavior

511

Wiper/washer behavior

439

Smell

428

Powering on/off behavior

370

Recent change

351

HVAC behavior

277

Communication/network issue

34

Electrified system issue

9

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 22, 2026


My 2020 Ford F150 was diagnosed by a shop to have the well known CDF drum issue. This issue is very expensive to repair and have experienced several safety concerns while conducting daily drives to and from work or other locations nearby. The transmission will not allow you to accelerate while on the freeway making it impossible to merge safely out of the way or even just get up to speed safely. The truck will flare up in RPM but will not accelerate or shift into the next gear. Once it does it…

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 22, 2026


This vehicle received a PCM update performed in strict accordance with Ford service procedures, per TSB/SSMO No. 24E12, on 1/02/26. At the time of the update, no stored or pending diagnostic trouble codes related to catalyst efficiency were present, and the vehicle was operating as designed. Pre- and post-update scan data has been retained and is available upon request. Approximately 100 miles after the recalibration, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was returned for service…

2020 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The brake line on the front passenger side was rubbing and failed. We were put at risk because the brakes lost fluid. We have had 4 identical vehicles with the same issue, 3 failed and 1 was replaced before failure. Not to my knowledge has it been inspected other than a dealership and tech. There were no warning lights.

2013 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 22, 2026


My 2013 Ford F-150 (VIN: [XXX]) suffered a catastrophic rear-wheel lockup while traveling at highway speeds, mimicking a sudden, unprompted hard braking event. The vehicle's speedometer dropped to zero and the dashboard went blank. A certified Ford dealership has just scanned the vehicle and pulled Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0722, confirming an Output Shaft Speed sensor/molded leadframe failure under Ford TSB 16-0008. Federal records confirm there are 0 unrepaired recalls on this VIN…

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 21, 2026


This safety concern is related to the rear backup camera which sometimes goes dark, blank, has funny colors and fails to operate which could lead to backing i to something or someone.

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Truck has reoccurring issue of shifting from 10 to 1 at highway speeds causing me to shift into neutral as to not WRECK. No check engine light or trans light, which makes proving it to dealer is impossible. Only happens once every few months. Through forscan I can see the OSS speed sensor drops voltage briefly then regains voltage. This is a very expensive yet very dangerous truck and ford needs to be held accountable before someone dies....

2019 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 21, 2026


I purchased this truck from Don’s Ford, Rt12,Utica,NY in February 2025 didn’t even leave the dealership every light in the dash came on turned around they had my truck for 5 months while I made 6 months of payments, there has been numerous problems since, I took the extended warranty out and was still being charged, I had to change dealer ships because they refused to fix my truck, now there is a recall and there saying I purchased the truck in Canada which I have a bill of sale stating I…

2012 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 20, 2026


While accelerating onto the interstate, the vehicle suddenly downshifted into limp mode and the repair wrench showed on the screen. Fortunately, it was late at night as I was traveling and there were no vehicles behind me. This occurred 4 days after getting my vehicle back from having the oil pan replaced. It didn't happen again until a month later, when it occurred 3 times in 2 days before I stopped driving it. The dealer says it is a lead frame issue that had a previous recall; 19N01. …

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 20, 2026


While driving at 55mph in normal traffic, the transmission downshifted from 10th to 3rd gear, then shifted to neutral, then back to 10th gear. While the transmission was hunting I had to brake and pull onto the shoulder to keep from getting rear ended. Once the transmission figured out what gear to be in, I continued to drive the truck home. It has remained parked in the driveway since due to unknown reliability.

2021 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 19, 2026


2021 Ford F-150 Platinum VIN: [XXX] Failure around 95,500 miles Symptoms: Harsh shifting in lower gears Intermittent slipping Progressively worsening over several weeks Dealer diagnosis: Internal transmission issues Concerns consistent with CDF drum, clutch, and planetary component issues Repair: Dealer-performed transmission overhaul Updated CDF drum installed Updated clutch and planetary cylinder Updated valve body separator plate Cost: $6,959.15 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated June 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.