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2025 Ford F-150 Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls and 123 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford F-150 (including the hybrid).

15Safety recalls
123Owner complaints
6Complaints citing a crash
3Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: fuel system, electrical system, brakes, powertrain, and 4 more. Most-reported area: powertrain (31 complaints, 25%). Excludes the electric F-150 Lightning.

15 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford F-150

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Fuel system

Sep 9, 2026

storage · tank assembly · mounting

The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

Risk: A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 26S69.

Electrical system

Feb 20, 2026

integrated trailer brake control

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 26V-104
  • 4,381,878 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 of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control; Exterior lighting: tail lights. Ford campaign 26C10.

Brakes

Dec 1, 2025

power assist · electric · control module

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.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25SD4.

Electrical system

Aug 22, 2025

instrument cluster/panel

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.

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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S88.

Powertrain

Aug 8, 2025

axle hubs

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.

Risk: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S82.

Brakes

Jul 25, 2025

power assist · electric · control module · software

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.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S77.

Seat belts

Jul 25, 2025

front · warning light/devices

  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 25V-489
  • 56,473 vehicles

5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C31.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.

NHTSA listing: F-150 HYBRID. Ford campaign 25C31.

Engine and cooling

Jun 13, 2025

engine · hard parts internal/mechanical

The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S55.

Electrical system

Jun 13, 2025

wiring

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.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S63.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Electrical system: wiring; Engine and cooling: cooling system, hoses/lines/piping/fittings. Ford campaign 25S63.

Steering

May 9, 2025

The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.

Risk: A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S46.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S46.

Equipment

Apr 23, 2025

labels

  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 25V-271
  • 326 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."

Risk: A missing air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25C12.

Engine and cooling

Mar 28, 2025

engine · oil/lubrication

5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Risk: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S30.

Electrical system

Mar 28, 2025

propulsion system · fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts

The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the incorrect 60-amp fuse with a 150-amp fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S29.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150 HYBRID. Ford campaign 25S29.

Powertrain

Mar 14, 2025

automatic transmission · fluid/lubricant · valves/valve body

The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S19.

Engine and cooling

Dec 20, 2024

engine · oil/lubrication

5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Risk: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 24S70.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 F-150. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Ford F-150 recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2025 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 F-150 drew the most (501).

Owner complaints

2025: 123 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Ford F-150
Model yearComplaints
20162,053
20171,437
20182,308
20191,327
2020727
20211,269
2022805
2023501
2024222
2025123
202614

Safety recalls

2025: 15 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Ford F-150
Model yearRecalls
201613
201717
201818
20199
202011
202129
202223
202313
202411
202515
20265

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Ford F-150 (Regular Cab) Gas PU/RC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Ford F-150 (Regular Cab) Gas PU/RC RWD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC RWD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Gas PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Gas PU/CC RWD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Ford F-150 (Super Crew) HEV PU/CC 4WD

Questions

What are the most common 2025 F-150 problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: powertrain (31), forward collision avoidance (27), brakes (26). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

Is the 2025 Ford F-150 safe?

In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2025 Ford F-150 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.

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

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: F-150, F-150 HYBRID.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.