Short answer
Among Ford F-150 model years through 2024, 2008 and 2010 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (1) and 2022 has the most (32). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
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Ford F-150: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 28 (2000–2027)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 158
- Fewest recalls
- 2008 and 2010 (1)
- Most recalls
- 2022 (32)
- Most recalled system
- Power train (40)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2015, 2016, 2017 and 6 more years
Ford F-150 Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Recent: still collecting recalls | 1 | Not rated | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2026 Recent: still collecting recalls | 6 | 5 stars | Power train, Exterior lighting, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2025 Recent: still collecting recalls | 18 | 5 stars | Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2024 | 15 | 5 stars | Power train, Engine and engine cooling, Steering |
| 2023 | 24 | 5 stars | Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting |
| 2022 | 32 | 5 stars | Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Power train |
| 2021 | 29 | 5 stars | Visibility, Power train, Electrical system |
| 2020 | 11 | 4–5 stars | Back over prevention, Electrical system, Exterior lighting |
| 2019 | 9 | 4–5 stars | Back over prevention, Engine, Exterior lighting |
| 2018 | 18 | 4–5 stars | Power train, Engine, Exterior lighting |
| 2017 | 17 | 5 stars | Power train, Service brakes, hydraulic, Electrical system |
| 2016 | 13 | 5 stars | Engine, Latches/locks/linkages, Seat belts |
| 2015 | 13 | 5 stars | Engine, Seat belts, Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2014 | 8 | 4 stars | Power train, Seats, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2013 | 3 | 4 stars | Power train, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 stars | Power train, Air bags, Exterior lighting |
| 2011 | 6 | 4 stars | Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting |
| 2010 | 1 | Not rated | Structure |
| 2009 | 2 | Not rated | Exterior lighting, Structure |
| 2008 | 1 | Not rated | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 | 2 | Not rated | Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2006 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Interior lighting, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2005 | 3 | Not rated | Air bags, Interior lighting, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2004 | 5 | Not rated | Fuel system, gasoline, Air bags, Vehicle speed control |
| 2003 | 4 | Not rated | Vehicle speed control, Fuel system, gasoline, Steering |
| 2002 | 2 | Not rated | Fuel system, gasoline, Vehicle speed control |
| 2001 | 8 | Not rated | Seat belts, Air bags, Equipment |
| 2000 | 6 | Not rated | Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Fuel system, gasoline |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20271 recall
- 20266 recalls
- 202518 recalls
- 202415 recalls
- 202324 recalls
- 202232 recalls
- 202129 recalls
- 202011 recalls
- 20199 recalls
- 201818 recalls
- 201717 recalls
- 201613 recalls
- 201513 recalls
- 20148 recalls
- 20133 recalls
- 20124 recalls
- 20116 recalls
- 20101 recall
- 20092 recalls
- 20081 recall
- 20072 recalls
- 20064 recalls
- 20053 recalls
- 20045 recalls
- 20034 recalls
- 20022 recalls
- 20018 recalls
- 20006 recalls
Ford F-150: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Ford F-150 recalls are power train (40), exterior lighting (26), electrical system (20), service brakes, hydraulic (18) and fuel system, gasoline (17). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 16 of these 28 model years, and 2015, 2016, 2017 and 6 more years earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Ford F-150 Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Ford F-150?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2008 and 2010 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 1 each.
Which Ford F-150 model years have the most recalls?
2022 has the most, with 32 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "F-150", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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