NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford F-150 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 15 model years (2000–2020) the Ford F-150 has 182 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2018 with 19; the cleanest is 2008 with 1.
- Model years
- 15
- Total recalls
- 182
- Worst year
- 2018
- Cleanest year
- 2008
2000–2020
19 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F-150 | 11 | |
| 2019 Ford F-150 | 9 | |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 19 | |
| 2017 Ford F-150 | 18 | |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | 14 | |
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2 | |
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 1 | |
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 7 | |
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 14 | |
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 14 | |
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 16 | |
| 2003 Ford F-150 | 11 | |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 10 | |
| 2001 Ford F-150 | 19 | |
| 2000 Ford F-150 | 17 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford F-150
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS44
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING20
- ENGINE10
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL8
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING6
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER5
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS4
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH4
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.