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NHTSA has 128 owner complaints[1] and 16 recalls[2] on file for the 2025 Ford F150. Complaints name the power train group most often, and the recalls touch brakes, steering, the engine and the fuel tank[3][4][5][6][7].

128owner complaints[1]
16recalls[2]
12–23MPG combined (EPA)[8]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 128 owner complaints for this model year, and 6 of them mention a crash, 4 a fire and 3 an injury[1]. No deaths are reported[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name more than one component..

Here are the component groups owners name most:

We also read a small sample of the complaint texts for the top groups. These are the themes we saw, and they are not a measure of how common any problem is.

Power train. In the sample, owners describe a gear shifter that would not move or that shifted to park on its own, and dash warnings about charging or a loss of power. Some owners also describe waiting for parts for the rear axle recall repair[3].

Brakes. Some owners in the sample describe braking that suddenly went weak or disappeared, with warning lights on the dash. A couple describe the rear end locking up[9].

Electrical system. Owners in the sample describe a rear camera that kept failing and an instrument cluster that went dark[10].

Forward collision avoidance. Owners in the sample describe Ford's hands-free driver assistance steering or braking when they did not expect it. A few describe hard braking after the truck misread a speed limit[11].

The smaller groups have too few complaints for us to call any of them a pattern[13][14][15].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 16 recalls for the 2025 model year[2]. Newest first, here is each one in plain words. Several cover other Ford models too, which does not change that they apply to this truck.

Ford's remedies in these notices are listed as free of charge to owners[16][7][17]. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see which recalls are open on a specific truck[16][7].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings vary a lot by engine and drive. Annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not today's pump prices.

Version City / Hwy / Combined MPG Annual fuel cost Fact
2WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo[28] 19 / 25 / 21 $3,200
2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo[29] 17 / 25 / 20 $3,350
2WD, 5.0L 8-cyl[30] 16 / 24 / 19 $3,550
4WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo[31] 18 / 23 / 20 $3,350
4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo[32] 16 / 24 / 19 $3,550
4WD, 5.0L 8-cyl[33] 16 / 24 / 19 $3,550
4WD HEV, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo[8] 22 / 24 / 23 $2,900
Tremor 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo[34] 16 / 21 / 18 $3,700
Tremor 4WD, 5.0L 8-cyl[35] 15 / 20 / 17 $3,950
Raptor 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo[36] 14 / 18 / 16 $4,200
Raptor R 4WD, 5.2L 8-cyl, premium[37] 10 / 15 / 12 $6,850

The 4WD hybrid has the best combined rating at 23 MPG[8]. The Raptor R is the lowest at 12 MPG and is the only version here that lists premium fuel[37]. The rest list regular[29].

Engine and size

Horsepower comes from the EPA test car list, by engine:

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US trucks can differ slightly. Width is 80 in for every variant listed[42][43][44][45][46][47].

Variant Length Height Wheelbase Curb weight Fact
Hybrid SuperCrew, 6.5-ft box, 4x4[42] 241 in 77 in 157 in 5,584 lb
Regular Cab, 6.5-ft box, 2WD[43] 207 in 76 in 123 in 4,220 lb
Regular Cab, 6.5-ft box, 4x4[44] 207 in 77 in 123 in 4,491 lb
Regular Cab, 8-ft box, 2WD[45] 225 in 75 in 141 in 4,396 lb
Regular Cab, 8-ft box, 4x4[46] 225 in 77 in 141 in 4,678 lb
SuperCab, 6.5-ft box, 2WD[47] 230 in 76 in 145 in 4,641 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 626 complaints, 2 recalls19951996: 324 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 2,758 complaints, 14 recalls1998: 1,381 complaints, 8 recalls1999: 1,044 complaints, 7 recalls19992000: 1,075 complaints, 6 recalls2001: 1,236 complaints, 8 recalls2002: 821 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 423 complaints, 4 recalls20032004: 2,029 complaints, 5 recalls2005: 1,112 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 585 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 488 complaints, 2 recalls20072008: 369 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 324 complaints, 2 recalls2010: 843 complaints, 1 recalls2011: 2,193 complaints, 6 recalls20112012: 1,783 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 2,990 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 1,538 complaints, 8 recalls2015: 1,737 complaints, 13 recalls20152016: 2,080 complaints, 13 recalls2017: 1,455 complaints, 17 recalls2018: 2,322 complaints, 18 recalls2019: 1,339 complaints, 9 recalls20192020: 737 complaints, 11 recalls2021: 1,296 complaints, 29 recalls2022: 813 complaints, 23 recalls2023: 510 complaints, 13 recalls20232024: 231 complaints, 11 recalls2025: 128 complaints, 16 recalls12820252026: 18 complaints, 7 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each F150 model year. The 2025 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19956262
19963242
19972,75814
19981,3818
19991,0447
20001,0756
20011,2368
20028212
20034234
20042,0295
20051,1123
20065854
20074882
20083691
20093242
20108431
20112,1936
20121,7834
20132,9903
20141,5388
20151,73713
20162,08013
20171,45517
20182,32218
20191,3399
202073711
20211,29629
202281323
202351013
202423111
202512816
2026187

Here is how the 2025 F150 sits among the model years in NHTSA's data, which run from 1995 to 2026[2].

So this year has a low complaint count but a fairly long recall list. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold, so they are best read as a rough guide[2].

Should you buy a used 2025 F150?

The 2025 F150 has a low complaint count compared with other model years, but its 16 recalls mean you should not skip the paperwork[2]. Before buying a used one, run the VIN on NHTSA.gov and ask the seller which recall repairs were done. The recalls cover brakes, steering, the engine and the fuel tank, and some of them are recent[7][4][5][6]. Owners in a small sample of complaints we read describe brake, shifter and driver assistance problems, so test those on a drive[9][11]. Fuel costs also vary widely by engine, from $2,900 to $6,850 a year in EPA estimates[8][37].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F150?
By complaint count, the power train group leads with 32 complaints, followed by brakes, electrical and forward collision avoidance at 27 each[3][9][10][11]. NHTSA has 128 complaints in all for this model year[1].
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F150 have?
NHTSA lists 16 recalls for the 2025 model year[2]. They cover things like the brake booster, steering shaft, fuel tank mounting and engine oil leaks[4][6][7][25].
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford F150 get?
EPA combined ratings run from 12 MPG for the Raptor R to 23 MPG for the 4WD hybrid[37][8]. The 2WD 2.7L 6-cyl turbo is rated 21 MPG combined[28].
Is the 2025 Ford F150 reliable?
We do not have a reliability score. What we can say is that the 2025 model year has 128 complaints and 16 recalls on file with NHTSA[1][2]. Only the 2026 model year has fewer complaints, and four model years have more recalls[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 128 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford F150 (6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford F150 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 32 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. Recall 25V823, filed December 1, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module. NHTSA recall database
  5. Recall 25V344, filed June 13, 2025: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
  6. Recall 25V309, filed May 9, 2025: Steering. NHTSA recall database
  7. Recall 26V578, filed September 9, 2026: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting. NHTSA recall database
  8. EPA rating for F150 Pickup 4WD HEV, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 24 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  9. 27 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 27 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 27 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 26 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 12 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 10 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. 7 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  16. Recall 26V655, filed October 6, 2026: Seats. NHTSA recall database
  17. Recall 26V104, filed February 20, 2026: Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights. NHTSA recall database
  18. Recall 25V540, filed August 22, 2025: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
  19. Recall 25V512, filed August 8, 2025: Power Train › Axle Hubs. NHTSA recall database
  20. Recall 25V489, filed July 25, 2025: Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light / Devices. NHTSA recall database
  21. Recall 25V488, filed July 25, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
  22. Recall 25V398, filed June 13, 2025: Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses / Lines / Piping / Fittings. NHTSA recall database
  23. Recall 25V271, filed April 23, 2025: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
  24. Recall 25V199, filed March 28, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts. NHTSA recall database
  25. Recall 25V198, filed March 28, 2025: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil / Lubrication. NHTSA recall database
  26. Recall 25V164, filed March 14, 2025: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid / Lubricant › Valves / Valve Body. NHTSA recall database
  27. Recall 24V851, filed December 20, 2024: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil / Lubrication. NHTSA recall database
  28. EPA rating for F150 Pickup 2WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  29. EPA rating for F150 Pickup 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  30. EPA rating for F150 Pickup 2WD, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  31. EPA rating for F150 Pickup 4WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  32. EPA rating for F150 Pickup 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  33. EPA rating for F150 Pickup 4WD, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  34. EPA rating for F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  35. EPA rating for F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  36. EPA rating for F150 RAPTOR 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  37. EPA rating for F150 RAPTOR R 4WD, 5.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S10), Premium, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 10 city / 15 highway / 12 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $6,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  38. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford F150 with 2.7L 6-cylinder: rated 325 hp. www.epa.gov
  39. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford F150 with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 400 to 450 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  40. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford F150 with 5.0L 8-cylinder: rated 400 hp. www.epa.gov
  41. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford F150 with 5.2L 8-cylinder: rated 700 hp. www.epa.gov
  42. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, F-150 HYBRID P/U SUPERCREW 6.5-FT BOX 4X4: length 241 in, width 80 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 157 in, curb weight 5,584 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  43. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, F-150 P/U REG CAB 6.5-FT BOX 2WD: length 207 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 123 in, curb weight 4,220 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  44. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, F-150 P/U REG CAB 6.5-FT BOX 4X4: length 207 in, width 80 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 123 in, curb weight 4,491 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  45. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, F-150 P/U REG CAB 8-FT BOX 2WD: length 225 in, width 80 in, height 75 in, wheelbase 141 in, curb weight 4,396 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  46. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, F-150 P/U REG CAB 8-FT BOX 4X4: length 225 in, width 80 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 141 in, curb weight 4,678 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  47. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, F-150 P/U SUPERCAB 6.5-FT BOX 2WD: length 230 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 145 in, curb weight 4,641 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.