2025 Ford F-150 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2025 Ford F-150 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 157
- 157 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 23 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 12
- see below
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 2 fires
What owners report fails — 2025 Ford F-150
- POWER TRAIN 23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17
- SERVICE BRAKES 15
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 12
12 recalls on record for the 2025 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 25V823000 · 2026 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:E An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Ad
- NHTSA 26V104000 · 2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the tr
- NHTSA 24V851000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUB A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence
- NHTSA 25V488000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:E An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Ad
- NHTSA 25V398000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2025 Ford F-150
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2025 Ford F-150 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA has 157 consumer complaints on record for the 2025 Ford F-150 and 12 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (23 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2025 Ford F-150 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (23), electrical system (21), unknown or other (17), service brakes (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2025 Ford F-150?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.