FORD F150
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
FORD F150 Reliability Overview
The FORD F150 has been produced from 1955 to 1990. Over 36 model years, NHTSA has received 989 complaints and issued 58 recall campaigns for this model.
36
Model Years
989
Complaints
58
Recalls
1955–1990
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
1990 FORD F150
Complaints: 290
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinestorageauxillary-tankselector-devices
1989 FORD F150
Complaints: 241
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinestorageauxillary-tankselector-devices
1988 FORD F150
Complaints: 170
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1987 FORD F150
Complaints: 107
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1986 FORD F150
Complaints: 78
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
1985 FORD F150
Complaints: 45
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
1984 FORD F150
Complaints: 14
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1983 FORD F150
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1982 FORD F150
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: tirestreadbelt
1981 FORD F150
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly
1980 FORD F150
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: exterior-lightingheadlights
1979 FORD F150
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: steeringlinkagestie-rod-assembly
1978 FORD F150
Complaints: 13
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: steeringhydraulic-power-assist-system
1977 FORD F150
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: steeringlinkagestie-rod-assembly
1976 FORD F150
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
1975 FORD F150
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: steeringgear-box-other-than-rack-and-pinion
1973 FORD F150
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
1968 FORD F150
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemwiringfront-underhood
1966 FORD F150
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1955 FORD F150
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 290 | 5 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinestorageauxillary-tankselector-devices |
| 1989 | 241 | 4 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinestorageauxillary-tankselector-devices |
| 1988 | 170 | 2 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1987 | 107 | 3 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1986 | 78 | 1 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 1985 | 45 | 1 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 1984 | 14 | 1 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1983 | 12 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 | N/A | tirestreadbelt |
| 1981 | 2 | 3 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly |
| 1980 | 3 | 4 | N/A | exterior-lightingheadlights |
| 1979 | 2 | 10 | N/A | steeringlinkagestie-rod-assembly |
| 1978 | 13 | 10 | N/A | steeringhydraulic-power-assist-system |
| 1977 | 3 | 6 | N/A | steeringlinkagestie-rod-assembly |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 1975 | 1 | 4 | N/A | steeringgear-box-other-than-rack-and-pinion |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | N/A | electrical-systemwiringfront-underhood |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |