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1991-2027 · 37 model years

Ford F-150 Problems by year

Owners have filed 3,854 complaints about the Ford F-150 across 37 model years, and it has 195 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2,036). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age20042,036 complaints · 16 recallsSee the 2004
Complaints
3,854
Recalls
195
Crashes
206
Fires
187
Injuries
201
Deaths
7

F-150 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20270300-D
20260800-F
202501400-F
202401100-F
202301300-D
202202300-F
202102900-F
202001100-C
201974900Transmission & drivetrainF
201801900-C
201701800-C
201601400-C
201501400-C
20140800-A
20130300-A
20120400-A
20110600-A
20100100-A
20093242288Acceleration & cruise controlF
20080100-A
20070700-A
200601400-C
200501400-C
20042,036167540Visibility & wipersF
2003465114539Engine & coolingF
20029551058100Engine & coolingF
200101900-C
200001700-C
199901800-C
199801800-C
199702600-D
19960700-A
19950700-A
199401300-B
199301300-B
19920900-B
19910600-A

Most common F-150 problems

Ford F-150 recalls 195

Latest F-150 complaints

2019 Ford F-150Transmission & drivetrain

My 2019 Ford F-150 Limited (VIN: [[redacted]]), equipped with the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission, has developed severe and unpredictable shifting problems at approximately 37,000 miles. The transmission shifts harshly from 2nd to 3rd gear and between 6th, 7th, and 9th gears. It frequently fails to downshift from 10th gear. Most alarmingly, at highway speeds, the transmission has unexpectedly indicated a shift from 9th to 1st gear before returning to 9th. This creates a serious safety hazard due to the...

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possibility of sudden deceleration, loss of vehicle control, or a rear-end collision. An authorized Ford dealership diagnosed internal movement of the CDF clutch drum assembly and recommended complete transmission replacement. CarMax's extended warranty administrator is sending an independent inspector to verify Ford's findings. The vehicle and transmission remain available for inspection through the dealership. These symptoms developed over the past several months. Ford has documented this failure mechanism in Technical Service Bulletin 25-2475, which specifically covers 2017-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with the 10R80 transmission: [[redacted]] A [[redacted]], Ford Authority article documents continuing transmission failures, premature CDF component problems, and the absence of a comprehensive recall: [[redacted]] Ford has acknowledged this failure mechanism through service bulletins, yet affected owners continue experiencing potentially dangerous transmission behavior. I request that NHTSA investigate whether these failures constitute a widespread safety defect warranting a mandatory recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11777377
2003 Ford F-150Other & unknown

Add start-to-end labels and hose sizes to the green vacuum hose assortment image Show the EVAP purge solenoid image installed on the intake with its hoses connected Add a cutaway view showing one-way flow to the brake booster check valve image

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11776619
2019 Ford F-150Wheels & tires

All four tires are cracked after only approximately 18,200. Contacted company on October 26 and was told matter would be resolved in 1-2 days, have not heard from Nitto since even tho I've called, left voice messages, and emailed the company. My last resort was to hand write the CEO a letter.i am a cancer patient and i need my vehicle safe to use for transportation back and forth for chemotherapy.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11776599
2019 Ford F-150Transmission & drivetrain

Transmission started slipping and skipping gears. I have to replace the transmission now at a cost of $10100.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11775847
2019 Ford F-150Engine & cooling

I am filing a complaint against Jess Ford of Pullman for refusing to perform a mandatory federal safety recall on my 2019 [Insert Truck Model]. The dealership's service department explicitly denied the repair, claiming the vehicle is "over the mileage restriction." Under federal law (Title 49 of the U.S. Code), authorized franchise dealerships are legally required to execute active NHTSA safety recalls free of charge, independent of the vehicle's mileage, provided it falls within the 15-year statutory period. My 2019 vehicle is well within this window. I request that the agency investigate this dealership's refusal to comply with federal safety regulations.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11775365
2019 Ford F-150Transmission & drivetrain

The vehicle suffered a sudden and dangerous internal transmission mechanical failure while driving. While attempting to clear a busy intersection, the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission unexpectedly "neutraled out," causing a complete and total loss of forward motive power. The engine revved freely, but no power was sent to the wheels, leaving the vehicle completely stranded in the path of oncoming traffic. This created an immediate, life-threatening safety hazard, nearly resulting in a severe T-bone collision...

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before the vehicle could be safely moved out of harm's way. The vehicle was driven directly to a certified Ford dealership, where technicians officially diagnosed the issue as a migrated CDF clutch drum bushing, an internal defect heavily documented under Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 24-2101. The failure occurred with no prior dashboard warning lamps or warning messages. The defective component is currently at the dealership and is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11775265

Questions about the Ford F-150

Which Ford F-150 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (2,036), 2002 (955), 2003 (465). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ford F-150 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008, 2010, 2013 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other F-150 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ford F-150 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (928), engine & cooling (719), transmission & drivetrain (477) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 195 recalls across all Ford F-150 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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