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2025 Ford F-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2025 Ford F-150 has 104 NHTSA complaints and 13 recall campaigns, with a complaint index of 0 (rank 21 of 21 model years). Its verdict is Caution, capped because of 10 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, despite a low complaint index. Top problem areas are Electrical System (26%), Collision Avoidance & Cameras (25%), and Transmission & Powertrain (24%).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#21 of 21 F-150 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
104
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
13
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
6
reported in complaints
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2010
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2025 Ford F-150 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System27 (26%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras26 (25%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain25 (24%)
  4. Other22 (21%)
  5. Brakes19 (18%)
  6. Engine15 (14%)
  7. Lane Departure9 (9%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers5 (5%)
  9. Fuel System4 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body4 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Rear brakes can lock up unexpectedly during braking, causing collisions in stop-and-go or highway traffic.
  • The brake hold feature has released suddenly at a stop, leading to a rear-end collision.
  • ABS has activated without warning during slow-speed stops, causing the truck to lurch forward into another vehicle.
  • Owners describe the transmission downshifting early and applying unpredictable braking resistance while driving.
  • Some owners report uncommanded acceleration while cruise control is engaged, with speed jumping well above the set point.
  • The shift lever has frozen in gear positions, including reverse, preventing the truck from being shifted.
2025 Ford F-150 complaints: complaints filed per month13Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
104 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (13).

2025 Ford F-150 recalls

13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V578000Sep 9, 2026Fuel System223,472 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting

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

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Exterior lighting:tail lights

    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. 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 25V823000Dec 1, 2025Brakes679 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module

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

    Remedy: 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.

See all 13 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-150 →

2025 Ford F-150 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,400
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other F-150 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Caution354071319
2024Caution251881119
2025Caution01041319

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA lists 104 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2025 F-150, the lowest of any model year in the data. However, its verdict is Caution because of 13 recall campaigns, 10 of which require a dealer visit.
What are the main problems with the 2025 Ford F-150?
Owner complaints center on the Electrical System (26% of complaints), Collision Avoidance & Cameras (25%), and Transmission & Powertrain (24%), including brake lockup and unexpected transmission behavior.
Does the 2025 F-150 have recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2025 F-150, covering the fuel system, electrical system, brakes (electronic brake booster), transmission, and engine.
How does the 2025 F-150 compare to other F-150 model years?
The 2025 F-150 has the lowest complaint index (0) of the 21 model years with data, but its Caution verdict reflects its recall count rather than complaint volume, unlike years such as 2013 and 2018 which rank worse with Avoid verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.