Is the Ford F-150 Reliable?
1975–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford F-150 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2025 | 6 | 99 | 2 | — | 62 | Fair |
| 2024 | 4 | 140 | 13 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2023 | 6 | 327 | 12 | — | 44 | Poor |
| 2022 | 10 | 575 | 36 | — | 31 | Poor |
| 2021 | 14 | 776 | 7 | — | 42 | Poor |
| 2020 | 4 | 468 | 13 | — | 52 | Fair |
| 2019 | 4 | 866 | 31 | — | 43 | Poor |
| 2018 | 9 | 1411 | 60 | 3 | 13 | Poor |
| 2017 | 16 | 843 | 21 | — | 35 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the F-150 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The F-150 scores 19 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford F-150 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 5508 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford F-150 reliable?+
The Ford F-150 scores 46/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 74 recall campaigns and 5508 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year F-150 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 F-150 achieved the highest reliability score of 79/100 with 1 recall and 3 complaints.
How many miles does a F-150 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford F-150 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used F-150 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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