Ford F-150 2015–2020
13th generation · P552
NHTSA data through 13 August 202611,934 complaints, 5,601 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 5,601
- Median of reported failures
- 46,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Transmission and driveline (29.3%)
- Recalls
- 45
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 15,000 and 79,554 miles.
Figure 1 · Ford F-150 2015–2020 · 5,601 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 678 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 44 complaints (0.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 3,500
- 25%
- 15,000
- Median
- 46,000
- 75%
- 79,554
- 90%
- 118,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 678 | 12.1% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 388 | 6.9% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 287 | 5.1% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 222 | 4.0% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 232 | 4.1% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 199 | 3.6% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 224 | 4.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 234 | 4.2% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 289 | 5.2% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 200 | 3.6% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 253 | 4.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 210 | 3.7% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 256 | 4.6% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 182 | 3.2% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 176 | 3.1% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 178 | 3.2% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 163 | 2.9% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 110 | 2.0% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 131 | 2.3% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 82 | 1.5% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 142 | 2.5% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 76 | 1.4% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 75 | 1.3% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 77 | 1.4% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 85 | 1.5% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 64 | 1.1% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 72 | 1.3% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 40 | 0.7% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 40 | 0.7% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 36 | 0.6% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 40 | 0.7% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 22 | 0.4% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 25 | 0.4% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 10 | 0.2% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 25 | 0.4% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 44 | 0.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 11,934 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015–2020 Ford F-150, and 5,601 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 15,000 and 79,554 miles. The median is 46,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (29.3% of complaints, typically around 72,000 miles), the engine (15.3% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (8.8% of complaints, typically around 23,000 miles).
45 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2015–2020 Ford F-150 were filed by 46,000 miles and 90% by 118,000 miles — figures drawn from 5,601 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
44 reports (0.8%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a F-150 reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2015–2020 F-150: the 3-minute check
Generated from 5,601 mileage-tagged complaints, 45 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 45 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission on 2017–2020 cars. 10R80 10-speed automatic harsh and erratic shifting, jerking/lunging between gears and a clunk on startup; subject of class-action litigation covering MY2017-2020 F-150 and multiple Ford TSBs beginning March 2018.
- Check engine on 2018–2020 cars. Gen 3 5.0L Coyote elevated oil consumption and cam phaser rattle on cold start; also reported on 3.5L EcoBoost of the same era.
- Check brakes on 2015–2017 cars. Brake master cylinder seal failure leaking fluid into the booster with loss of front brake function; recall covering 3.5L EcoBoost trucks.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 15,000 and 80,000 miles, with a median of 46,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 60,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Ford F-150 2015–2020
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Body structure703 reports18,0006,000–40,000Body structure: 703 reports, median 18,000 miles, middle half 6,000 to 40,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise1,054 reports23,0007,000–43,000Problems owners could not categorise: 1,054 reports, median 23,000 miles, middle half 7,000 to 43,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control429 reports33,0009,500–66,000Throttle and speed control: 429 reports, median 33,000 miles, middle half 9,500 to 66,000 miles.
- Electrical system831 reports39,00013,000–60,000Electrical system: 831 reports, median 39,000 miles, middle half 13,000 to 60,000 miles.
- Brakes786 reports40,00014,000–60,000Brakes: 786 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 60,000 miles.
- Engine1,821 reports60,00030,000–87,000Engine: 1,821 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 87,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline3,494 reports72,00032,000–110,000Transmission and driveline: 3,494 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 32,000 to 110,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 3,494 | 29.3% | 72,000 | 32,000–110,000 |
| Engine | 1,821 | 15.3% | 60,000 | 30,000–87,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 1,054 | 8.8% | 23,000 | 7,000–43,000 |
| Electrical system | 831 | 7.0% | 39,000 | 13,000–60,000 |
| Brakes | 786 | 6.6% | 40,000 | 14,000–60,000 |
| Body structure | 703 | 5.9% | 18,000 | 6,000–40,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 429 | 3.6% | 33,000 | 9,500–66,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 323 | 2.7% | 39,000 | 12,000–59,000 |
| Steering | 315 | 2.6% | 31,000 | 12,000–60,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 284 | 2.4% | 79,000 | 60,000–107,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Ford F-150 2015–2020 · 5,601 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 61% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 80% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 90% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.8% of reports (44) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
61% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 23,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 39,000 mi
- Brakes — median 40,000 mi
- Body structure — median 18,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 32,000–110,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 30,000–87,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 9,500–66,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
80% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 60,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 23,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 39,000 mi
- Brakes — median 40,000 mi
- Body structure — median 18,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 33,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 32,000–110,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
90% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 72,000 mi
- Engine — median 60,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 23,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 39,000 mi
- Brakes — median 40,000 mi
- Body structure — median 18,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 33,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 46,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 29.3% of complaints (3,494 reports, 1,122 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 72,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 32,000 and 110,000 miles.
A single system taking 29.3% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The engine accounts for 15.3% of complaints (1,821 reports, 879 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 30,000 and 87,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 8.8% of complaints (1,054 reports, 354 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 23,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,000 and 43,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 7.0% of complaints (831 reports, 363 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 39,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 13,000 and 60,000 miles.
The brakes account for 6.6% of complaints (786 reports, 577 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 40,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 14,000 and 60,000 miles.
Body structure accounts for 5.9% of complaints (703 reports, 464 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 18,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,000 and 40,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2018 model year drew the most — 2,828 complaints — while 2020 drew the fewest at 892. The median year sits at 1,987.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 45 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the transmission and driveline (7), seats (5), the electrical system (4). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 11,934 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 368 (3.1%)
- Fires
- 158
- Injury reports
- 244
- Fatality reports
- 6
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Transmission 2017–2020
10R80 10-speed automatic harsh and erratic shifting, jerking/lunging between gears and a clunk on startup; subject of class-action litigation covering MY2017-2020 F-150 and multiple Ford TSBs beginning March 2018.
Engine 2018–2020
Gen 3 5.0L Coyote elevated oil consumption and cam phaser rattle on cold start; also reported on 3.5L EcoBoost of the same era.
Brakes 2015–2017
Brake master cylinder seal failure leaking fluid into the booster with loss of front brake function; recall covering 3.5L EcoBoost trucks.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,194 | 1,367 |
| 2016 | 2,552 | 1,370 |
| 2017 | 1,781 | 787 |
| 2018 | 2,828 | 1,255 |
| 2019 | 1,687 | 527 |
| 2020 | 892 | 295 |
Recalls (45) — is your car included?
Jul 2026 · 2015–2017 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
Jul 2026 · 2018–2020 · Exterior LightingDaytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
What can happen. Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Jul 2026 · 2017 · Electrical SystemAn instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
What can happen. An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Jul 2026 · 2018 · Power TrainUnintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.
What can happen. Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Sep 2025 · 2017–2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What can happen. A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Sep 2025 · 2019–2020 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Dec 2024 · 2018–2020 · EquipmentWithout a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Oct 2022 · 2020 · VisibilityInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
What can happen. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Jun 2022 · 2019 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
May 2022 · 2018 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesUnexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
What can happen. Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.
Apr 2022 · 2016–2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What can happen. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Apr 2021 · 2018 · TiresOver cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
What can happen. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
Feb 2021 · 2020 · Back Over PreventionReduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What can happen. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Oct 2020 · 2015–2017 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
What can happen. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Aug 2020 · 2020 · Electrical SystemElectrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles. An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.
What can happen. Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40.
Apr 2020 · 2020 · Power TrainIf the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
What can happen. If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
Apr 2020 · 2015–2016 · EngineA damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
What can happen. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.
Mar 2020 · 2018–2020 · Exterior LightingDRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
What can happen. DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
Jan 2020 · 2020 · TiresThe damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
What can happen. The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.
Nov 2019 · 2019–2020 · Electrical SystemInoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
What can happen. Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.
Oct 2019 · 2018–2020 · SeatsA seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to co
What can happen. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Jun 2019 · 2015–2019 · EngineWhen the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
What can happen. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
May 2019 · 2015–2019 · EngineA damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
What can happen. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Oct 2018 · 2015–2017 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesA door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
What can happen. A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
Sep 2018 · 2015–2018 · Seat BeltsA vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
What can happen. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
What owners reported
Front seat back cooling system (ted) is malfunctioning. When seat cooling is selected, after 30 minuets, the back of the front seats reach extreme temperatures, resulting in burning everyone that touches the back of the front seats. I've measure the temperatures, at the top of the map pocket, at over 115 degrees, when…
2015 · Seats
Since buying my truck brand new around a year ago,i have had consistent problems with my transmission. Most of the time, in the "drive" option, the transmission jerks jolts while changing gears. It is very loud, and makes you feel like something bad just happened. Most importantly, the transmission shifts into first…
2015 · Transmission and driveline
My truck odometer shows i have 26582 miles on the truck. And the engine hours shows i have 867 hours. However rusty wallace service department said i have 63000 miles according to the PCM!!! I have transmission problems and they do not want to fix the truck under warranty. I content that the truck is still under…
2015 · Transmission and driveline
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