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Ford F-150 recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of , the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 90 recall campaigns and 10,834 consumer complaints for the Ford F-150 (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the F-150 costs to own. One campaign carries an NHTSA “do not drive” (Park It) advisory — see the timeline below.

Every Ford F-150 recall campaign, by year

All 90 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the F-150 (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Recall records are the manufacturer campaigns filed with NHTSA.Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .

2026 — 6 campaigns

2025 — 21 campaigns

2024 — 7 campaigns

2023 — 8 campaigns

2022 — 13 campaigns

2021 — 10 campaigns

2020 — 5 campaigns

2019 — 4 campaigns

2018 — 5 campaigns

2017 — 11 campaigns

Where the F-150’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (90 campaigns total): Power Train (19), Electrical System (9), Exterior Lighting (8), Visibility (7), Service Brakes (6), Steering (6), Back Over Prevention (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), and 12 other components.

Complaints by reported area (10,834 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Power Train (3,330), Engine (1,440), Electrical System (1,021), Structure (447), Service Brakes (434), Exterior Lighting (291).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the F-150 (MY 2017–2026) include 361 crash reports, 140 fire reports, 332 injury reports and 5 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. Counts here are from NHTSA’s complaint flat-file export, which lists this nameplate under records the model-lookup API omits.

Do recalls affect what the F-150 costs to own?

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Ford F-150 have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 90 recall campaigns for the Ford F-150 (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious F-150 recall?

The most safety-critical is campaign 21V407000 (, Steering): Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA attached a “do not drive” (Park It) advisory, urging owners not to drive until the free repair is done.

How do I check if my F-150 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the F-150 cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the F-150 cost to own.

About this data

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .

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