169
recalls
The Ford F-150 has 169 recalls covering 53.1 million vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (30). Owners filed 3,097 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
169
Most for 2021: 30
Units affected
53.1M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
3,097
+2.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
2
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
24 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2009
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 DR · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 22.8% risk |
| 2009 | REGULAR CAB W/SAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 22.8% risk |
| 2009 | SUPERCAB W/SAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 22.8% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2008 | REGULAR CAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2008 | SUPERCAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2007 | REGULAR CAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2007 | SUPERCAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · RWD/4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2006 | REGULAR CAB · RWD/4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2006 | SUPERCAB · RWD/4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2005 | REGULAR CAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2005 | SUPERCAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2004 | REGULAR CAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
The 16 newest of 24 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford F-150, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3,097 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train9,089
- Engine4,525
- Electrical system3,866
- Vehicle speed control2,828
- Engine and engine cooling2,661
- Unknown or other2,449
- Steering2,291
- Complaints
- 37,976
- Crashes reported
- 1,622
- Fires reported
- 1,902
- People injured
- 1,444
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford F-150 by component
- Power train26 · 5.81M units
- Fuel system, gasoline13 · 4.46M units
- Exterior lighting12 · 423K units
- Electrical system11 · 13.2M units
- Steering11 · 235K units
- Air bags10 · 1.33M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic10 · 1.76M units
- Structure9 · 1.10M units
Ford F-150 recalls
The 25 newest of 169
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Ford F-150 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2027 Ford F-150. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford F-150 have?
169 recalls cover the Ford F-150, for 53.1 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (26 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford F-150?
Power train: named in 9,089 of the 37,976 safety complaints about the Ford F-150, then engine (4,525). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.