Model year 2025 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
2025 Ford F150: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Ford F150 at 12–23 mpg combined across 11 versions. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 128 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as F-150, F-150 HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2025 Ford F150 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 16 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford F150, newest first.
Seats
NHTSA 26V655000 Reported Oct 6, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S74)
- Units affected
- 2,276 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting
NHTSA 26V578000 Reported Sep 9, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S69)
- Units affected
- 223,472 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V104000 Reported Feb 20, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26C10)
- Components
- Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control; Exterior lighting: Tail lights
- Units affected
- 4,381,878 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module
NHTSA 25V823000 Reported Dec 1, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25SD4)
- Units affected
- 679 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA 25V540000 Reported Aug 22, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S88)
- Units affected
- 355,656 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Axle hubs
NHTSA 25V512000 Reported Aug 8, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S82)
- Units affected
- 103,174 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software
NHTSA 25V488000 Reported Jul 25, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S77)
- Units affected
- 312,120 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seat belts: Front: Warning light/devices
NHTSA 25V489000 Reported Jul 25, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C31)
- Units affected
- 56,473 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the audio control module software, 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 25C31.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical
NHTSA 25V344000 Reported Jun 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S55)
- Units affected
- 156 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V398000 Reported Jun 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S63)
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings; Electrical system: Wiring
- Units affected
- 40 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering
NHTSA 25V309000 Reported May 9, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S46)
- Units affected
- 9,181 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Equipment: Other: Labels
NHTSA 25V271000 Reported Apr 23, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C12)
- Units affected
- 326 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication
NHTSA 25V198000 Reported Mar 28, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S30)
- Units affected
- 4,356 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Propulsion system: Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
NHTSA 25V199000 Reported Mar 28, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S29)
- Units affected
- 47 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the incorrect 60-amp fuse with a 150-amp fuse, 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 25S29.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve body
NHTSA 25V164000 Reported Mar 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S19)
- Units affected
- 269 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication
NHTSA 24V851000 Reported Dec 20, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S70)
- Units affected
- 2,490 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2025 Ford F150 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2025 Ford F150 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
2025 Ford F150 owner complaints
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford F150, most recently on Oct 16, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
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