2025 Ford F-150 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Ford F-150. Part of Generation 14 — 2021–present.

20242026
Complaints
125
per 10K Sold
1.5
US Sales
828,842
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
12

Worst 2025 Ford F-150 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#117 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:1,777 mi
#216 complaints

Electrical Faults

#314 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:4,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Ford F-150.

Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,777
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
4,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
11,000
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
6,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Ford F-150

12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,170,325 vehicles.

26V104000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~4,381,878 affected

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."

25V823000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module
~679 affected

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.

25V540000Instrument Cluster
~355,656 affected

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.

25V512000Power Train:axle Hubs
~103,174 affected

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.

25V488000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
~312,120 affected

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.

25V398000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Electrical System:wiring
~40 affected

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.

25V344000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~156 affected

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.

25V309000Steering
~9,181 affected

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.

25V271000Equipment:other:labels
~326 affected

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."

25V198000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication
~4,356 affected

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.

+ 2 more recalls

Other Ford F-150 Years

2025 Ford F-150 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Ford F-150 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Ford F-150 has 125 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 12 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Ford F-150?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (17 complaints, avg 1,777 mi); Electrical Faults (16 complaints); Brakes (14 complaints, avg 4,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Ford F-150?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 5,249 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Ford F-150?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Ford F-150 include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes — 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,170,325 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Ford F-150?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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