82 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ford F-150, across model years 2011–2027. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your F-150 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles due to potential stabilizer rod misalignment that could affect handling and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free fastener replacement.
Ford is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles with rear axle tail bearings that may cause wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free replacement.
Ford is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles due to a fuel tank that may leak or detach while driving, increasing crash risk or fire hazard. Owners must have fuel tank straps inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Ford recalls 2017 F-150s with faulty instrument cluster that may not display gear position or warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software at dealerships.
Ford recalls 2018 F-150s with potential unintended gear shifts causing unexpected vehicle movement. Owners must update software free of charge by July 2026 to prevent crash risks.
When the Ford F-150 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 22,143 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford F-150; the most reported area is power train. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Ford F-150 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 82 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ford F-150, covering model years 2011–2027. The most recent was issued Sep 9, 2026 (Suspension).
The 2018 Ford F-150 has the most, with 19 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Power Train (18), Electrical System (9), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Seats (6).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ford dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Ford to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.
