Recalls
13campaigns
4 engine · 3 brake · 2 power train
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
106filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
23mpg combined
$2,840/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.5 L 6-cyl· 10-speed automatic
11 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (13)
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford F-150. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · mounting
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported223,472 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V578000
Listed for 2025 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Electrical system · integrated trailer brake control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
65.7% repairedof 4,381,878 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V104000
Listed for 2025 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Loss of Power Brake Assist
Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · electric · control module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
46.4% repairedof 679 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V823000
Listed for 2025 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Instrument Panel Display Failure
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
- Consequence
- An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
94.7% repairedof 355,656 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V540000
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Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break
Power train · axle hubs
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
- Consequence
- Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
46% repairedof 103,174 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V512000
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Loss of Power Brake Assist
Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · electric · control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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
- The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
92.1% repairedof 312,120 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V488000
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Engine Failure
Engine and engine cooling · engine · hard parts internal/mechanical
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
- Consequence
- A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
80.1% repairedof 156 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V344000
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Damaged Wire Harness May Cause Engine Stall
Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S63.
75% repairedof 40 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V398000
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Loose Fasteners on Lower Intermediate Shaft
Steering
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.
- Consequence
- A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S46.
87.9% repairedof 9,181 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V309000
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Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- A missing air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.
91.1% repairedof 326 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V271000
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Misaligned Engine Oil Plug
Engine and engine cooling · engine · oil/lubrication
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
- Consequence
- A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
66.9% repairedof 4,356 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V198000
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Unexpected Vehicle Movement
Power train · automatic transmission · fluid/lubricant · valves/valve body
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Consequence
- Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
88.5% repairedof 269 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrectly Installed Engine Cup Plug May Leak Oil
Engine and engine cooling · engine · oil/lubrication
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
- Consequence
- A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
74.6% repairedof 2,490 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (106)
106 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
6involved a crash
3involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 106 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 25 | 23.6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 22.6% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 20.8% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 20.8% |
| Service brakes | 20 | 18.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 10.4% |
| Lane departure | 9 | 8.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 5.7% |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 4.7% |
| Engine | 4 | 3.8% |
How 2025 compares with other F-150 years
Best and worst F-150 years →20171,443
20182,312
20191,330
2020731
20211,019
2022595
2023409
2024191
2025106
202610
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,443 | 17 |
| 2018 | 2,312 | 18 |
| 2019 | 1,330 | 9 |
| 2020 | 731 | 11 |
| 2021 | 1,019 | 29 |
| 2022 | 595 | 23 |
| 2023 | 409 | 13 |
| 2024 | 191 | 11 |
| 2025 | 106 | 13 |
| 2026 | 10 | 5 |
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
23
mpg combined
22
city
24
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 386 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 24 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 425 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 452 |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 437 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 473 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 467 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 474 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 559 |
| 5.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 10 / 15 / 12 | $6,850 | 741 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2025 Ford F-150 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns: 26V578000 (fuel system), 26V104000 (brake), 25V823000 (brake), 25V540000 (electrical), 25V512000 (power train), 25V488000 (brake), 25V344000 (engine), 25V398000 (engine), 25V309000 (steering), 25V271000 (equipment), 25V198000 (engine), 25V164000 (power train), 24V851000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Ford F-150 problems?
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (25), Forward collision avoidance (24), Electrical system (22) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Ford F-150 get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 22 city, 24 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2025 F-150 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Ford F-150 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (731) and the 2018 the most (2,312). The 2025 drew 106. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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