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 | 1 | — | — | 94 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 5 | 83 | 2 | — | 44 | Poor |
| 2024 | 3 | 109 | 12 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2023 | 5 | 306 | 12 | — | 39 | Poor |
| 2022 | 12 | 535 | 32 | — | 0 | Poor |
| 2021 | 19 | 719 | 7 | — | 0 | Poor |
| 2020 | 5 | 428 | 13 | — | 39 | Poor |
| 2019 | 3 | 791 | 26 | — | 45 | Fair |
| 2018 | 11 | 1339 | 60 | 3 | 0 | Poor |
| 2017 | 10 | 768 | 18 | — | 11 | 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 33 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 5079 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford F-150 reliable?+
The Ford F-150 scores 32/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 74 recall campaigns and 5079 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 94/100 with 1 recall and 1 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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