2025 Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (23) · Service Brakes (13) · Vehicle Speed Control (11)
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Safety recalls (14)
Seats 2026-10-06 · campaign 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
Risk: An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2026-09-09 · campaign 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2026-02-20 · campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Defect: 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 Veh
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module 2025-12-01 · campaign 25V823000 · 679 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2025-08-22 · campaign 25V540000 · 355,656 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:axle Hubs 2025-08-08 · campaign 25V512000 · 103,174 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software 2025-07-25 · campaign 25V488000 · 312,120 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-06-13 · campaign 25V344000 · 156 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2025-06-13 · campaign 25V398000 · 40 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Steering 2025-05-09 · campaign 25V309000 · 9,181 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2025-04-23 · campaign 25V271000 · 326 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2025-03-28 · campaign 25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:valves/Valve Body 2025-03-14 · campaign 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-12-20 · campaign 24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (163)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · TSB 26-2432 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2238. reason for update: to update the service procedure to include diagnostics for the fuel vapor vent valve and the fuel tank isolation valve. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagn
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-14 · TSB 26-2442 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2297. reason for update: add 2022-2025 transit vehicles. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with sync4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. the rear-view camera will still funct
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · SSM 55228 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2026 aviator/explorer/f-150/bronco/ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or 3.0l (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. the workshop manual (wsm), section 303-01 engine > removal and installation > engine front cover service procedur
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · SSM 55208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024-2026 f-150, 2025 explorer/aviator, 2025-2026 expedition/navigator, or 2026 f-super duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u211b:43:48 stored in the body control module (bcm) when performing a self-test. this dtc sets due to an internal bcm timing issue during the self-test
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-22 · TSB 26-2092 V2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2466 to add bronco sport, escape, maverick and corsair, as well as removing expedition and navigator. one time use parts for corsair and bronco sport were also added to the parts list. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit a headliner rat
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · TCU-26.2.12.2.1 · Over The Air
quality improvements include: -addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
Showing the 6 most recent of 163 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-16 · Power Train · 120,053 mi“the contact owns a 2025 ford f-150. the contact stated that after the vehicle came to a complete stop, the front driver-side door was opened, and the transmission independently shifted to park (p). the transmission then seized. the contact disconnected the battery to reset the computer, which required several hours. the vehicle was restarted, and t…”
2026-10-14 · Visibility/Wiper“on october 14, 2026, while traveling approximately 75 mph on an interstate highway, the front panoramic sunroof glass on my 2025 ford f-150 tremor suddenly and violently shattered without any apparent impact. the sunroof was fully closed, and the interior sunshade was fully open. there was an extremely loud, gunshot-like explosion without any prec…”
2026-10-09 · Electrical System · 24,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2025 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the trailer hitch connection fault and blind spot fault messages were displayed. the contact and wife then became aware of a smoky odor, followed by smoke coming from the instrument panel. the vehicle caught on fire at the steering wheel and instrument panel. the c…”
2026-09-28 · Service Brakes“was driving down the road when a series of alerts started popping up on my instrument panel and lost braking ability. the following alerts occurred in the specific order. parking brake service limited, brake system failure alert, service advancedtrac. braking pedal went to the floor, i continued to stomp on the brake pedal and pump, trying to get…”
2026-09-25 · Vehicle Speed Control“while parking, the truck accelerated on it own. the vehicle jumped over the parking cement stop. …”
2026-09-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 🔥 fire“i believe whats happening is - the transmission is downshifting too early, and applying a significant and random amount of braking resistance. this braking goes off and on at random. it prevents the driver from braking in a controlled manner, as this random and unpredictable additional braking caused by - i think - the transmission is constantly …”
2026-09-18 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · 3,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 ford f-150. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the adaptive cruise control mode independently activated and set the speed to 15 mph. the message "cruise control activated" was displayed with the set speed. the contact stated that the failure occurred approximately six times. the vehicle…”
2026-08-27 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“adaptive cruise control and/or camera system misreads speed limit signs. 1. system misreads speed limit signs by acquiring information from state route sign. example: sr248, speed limit 55mph, sr248 marker 20, reads it as 20mph. example: sr2004, speed limit 45mph, sr2004 marker 60 and 70, reads it as 70mph. 2. system misreads truck …”
2026-08-13 · Power Train“subject: formal customer complaint – 2025 ford f-150 powertrain malfunction / reduced power i am requesting that ford motor company open a formal customer relationship center case concerning an unresolved powertrain malfunction affecting my 2025 ford f-150. vehicle: 2025 ford f-150 vin: [xxx] mileage: approximately 19,215 miles servicing dealer: …”
2026-07-11 · Vehicle Speed Control“i'm not sure what failed but a google search with symptoms tells me it's a "throttle-by-wire" malfunction. the f150 truck accelerates immediately and aggresively to full throttle when i floor the gas peddle to merge traffic on freeways. it continues at full throttle regardless what i do. braking gives a pop up window on the dash that reads "brak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.