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1955-1990 · 19 model years

Ford F150 Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Ford F150 across 19 model years, and it has 48 recalls. The 1968 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1955, 1966 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age19681 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 1968
Complaints
3
Recalls
48
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

F150 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
19900500-F
19890400-D
19880200-C
19870300-D
19860100-B
19850100-B
19840100-B
19830100-B
19810300-D
19800400-D
197901000-F
197801000-F
19770600-F
19760200-C
19750400-D
19730100-B
19681001Electrical systemB
19661000Engine & coolingA
19551000BrakesA

Most common F150 problems

Ford F150 recalls 48

Fuel system

01I0080001,556,221 vehicles affected

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, Or 7.5 Liter gasoline...

Latest F150 complaints

1966 Ford F150Engine & cooling

Vehicle shook uncontrollably.However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the motor mounts needed to be replaced inside of the engine. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097877
1968 Ford F150Electrical systemFire

After parking vehicle wires in dashboard caught on fire. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8009750
1955 Ford F150Brakes

Abs brakes grab when applied hard causing vehicle to pull to right or left. Tt

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 962470

Questions about the Ford F150

Which Ford F150 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1955 (1), 1966 (1), 1968 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1968 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ford F150 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1955, 1966, 1968 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other F150 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ford F150 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford F150 have?

NHTSA lists 48 recalls across all Ford F150 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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