The Lemon Index2025 Ford F-150.
The 2025 Ford F-150 is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 169 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 34, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, and it has 16 recalls. The best Ford F-150 year is 2007.
Early read
Covers the whole F-Series (F-150 plus the F-250/F-350 Super Duty): Ford reports their sales together.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 169 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford F-150 year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 10K miles on the car (19 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 16
- seats 2026
The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
- fuel system, gasoline 2026
The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
- electrical 2026
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.
Show all 16 recalls
- brakes 2025
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.
- electrical 2025
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
- brakes 2025
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.
- seat belts 2025
When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended.
- engine 2025
The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
- electrical 2025
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.
- steering 2025
The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.
- equipment 2025
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
- engine 2025
The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
- electrical 2025
The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- engine 2024
The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 232 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100…
- Intermittent moan noise
- All of the following
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 (Regular Cab) Gas PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 (Regular Cab) Gas PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1050–3400 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
The "service" light comes on frequently with a message that there's a powertrain/loss of power issue.
2025 Ford F-150 owner · NHTSA complaint 11669858
More owner reports
The automatic forward collision warning slammed on the breaks whe. There were no other vehicles or obstacles in the road
NHTSA complaint 11717889
While the manufacture states parts are available, I have not been able to get any and have been waiting since October of 2025. NHTSA Recall Number25V512
NHTSA complaint 11709846
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.9× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 34; 100 is average).
What are the most common 2025 Ford F-150 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (22%), automatic emergency braking (22%) and electrical (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?
16 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 22% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Ford F-150 cost in fuel a year?
About $1050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Ford F-150 year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works