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Ford F-Series recalls.

Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Ford F-Series, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.

157recall campaigns, model years 2000–2025
2021the most-recalled year (29 campaigns)
Oct 2026newest recall (seats)
2with a park-it or park-outside warning

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Ford F-Series

Park-it warnings 2

NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.

  • Steering · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2021 Park it: don't drive

    The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

    223 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V407000

  • Steering · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive

    The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.

    4,647 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V316000

Every recall 157

11 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.

  • Seats · recall issued Oct 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open

    The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.

    2,276 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V655000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2026 · model years 2023–2025 New: most likely still open

    The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

    223,472 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V578000

  • Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2026 · model years 2021–2023 New: most likely still open

    A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    47,587 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V489000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2026 · model year 2021 New: most likely still open

    The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

    741,195 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V402000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2026 · model year 2014 New: most likely still open

    A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.

    44,963 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V378000

  • Electrical · recall issued Jun 2026 · model year 2017 New: most likely still open

    The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures.

    4,445 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V370000

  • Lights · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2018–2020 New: most likely still open

    When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended.

    91,198 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V373000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2026 · model year 2018 New: most likely still open

    Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.

    10,742 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V375000

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  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2015–2017 New: most likely still open

    A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

    1,392,935 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V237000

  • Electrical · recall issued Feb 2026 · model years 2021–2025 New: most likely still open

    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.

    4,381,878 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V104000

  • Brakes · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open

    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.

    679 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V823000

  • Visibility · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2021–2023

    The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

    174,853 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V729000

  • Electrical · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2025

    The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

    355,656 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V540000

  • Lights · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2022

    The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

    2,361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V515000

  • Lights · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2022

    The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

    1,278 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V517000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2025 · model years 2023–2025

    The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

    103,174 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V512000

  • Brakes · recall issued Jul 2025 · model year 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.

    312,120 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V488000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2025 · model year 2025 Hybrid only

    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.

    56,473 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V489000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2025 · model years 2021–2022

    The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

    850,318 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V455000

  • Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2019–2020

    A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000

  • Engine · recall issued Jun 2025 · model year 2025

    The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

    156 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V344000

  • Electrical · recall issued Jun 2025 · model year 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.

    40 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V398000

  • Lights · recall issued May 2025 · model year 2021

    An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

    10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V348000

  • Back over prevention · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2021–2024

    A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    1,076,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V315000

  • Steering · recall issued May 2025 · model year 2025

    The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.

    9,181 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V309000

  • Equipment · recall issued Apr 2025 · model year 2025

    The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.

    326 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V271000

  • Brakes · recall issued Apr 2025 · model years 2017–2018

    The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

    123,611 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V236000

  • Engine · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2024–2025 3.5L engines only

    The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

    4,356 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V198000

  • Electrical · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2025 Hybrid only

    The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.

    47 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V199000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2021

    The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

    567 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V169000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2024–2025

    The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

    269 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V164000

  • Electrical · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2021–2022

    Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

    10,952 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V132000

  • Steering · recall issued Jan 2025 · model year 2024

    The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.

    3 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V022000

  • Engine · recall issued Dec 2024 · model years 2024–2025 3.5L engines only

    The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

    2,490 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V851000

  • Equipment · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2018–2024

    The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.

    27,678 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V852000

  • Lights · recall issued Sep 2024 · model year 2022

    The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

    16,543 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V682000

  • Engine · recall issued Aug 2024 · model years 2021–2022

    The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

    90,736 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V635000

  • Visibility · recall issued Jun 2024 · model year 2024

    The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash.

    4,361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V486000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2024 · model year 2014

    A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

    552,188 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V444000

  • Electrical · recall issued Jun 2024 · model year 2021

    An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

    159 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V443000

  • Steering · recall issued May 2024 · model year 2024

    The steering column lower shaft may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.

    385 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V329000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2021–2023

    The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

    112,965 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V896000

  • Steering · recall issued Dec 2023 · model year 2023

    The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

    17,970 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V847000

  • Lights · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2022

    The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

    18,527 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V802000

  • Parking brake · recall issued Jul 2023 · model years 2021–2023

    Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

    870,701 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V509000

  • Visibility · recall issued Mar 2023 · model year 2021

    The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

    222,454 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V163000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2023 · model year 2023

    The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.

    240 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V128000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2022–2023

    The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK.".

    1,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V070000

  • Airbags · recall issued Feb 2023 · model year 2023

    The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended.

    321 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V072000

  • Visibility · recall issued Nov 2022 · model years 2021–2022

    The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

    483,082 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V842000

  • Lights · recall issued Sep 2022 · model year 2022

    The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

    86,050 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V686000

  • Airbags · recall issued Sep 2022 · model year 2022

    The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended.

    74 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V684000

  • Wheels · recall issued Sep 2022 · model year 2022

    The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.

    1,519 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V675000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2021–2022

    Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

    58,203 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V623000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2022 · model year 2021

    An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.

    1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V414000

  • Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2022 · model year 2019

    Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.

    21,904 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V252000

  • Visibility · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2020–2021

    The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

    652,996 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V250000

  • Steering · recall issued Apr 2022 · model year 2022

    The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short.

    19,175 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V253000

  • Electrical · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2021–2022

    Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

    391,836 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V193000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2021

    The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

    47,084 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V188000

  • Brakes · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2016–2018 3.5L engines only

    The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

    195,864 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V150000

  • Visibility · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2021

    The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

    157,306 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V142000

  • Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2018

    The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.

    57,591 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V983000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2021–2022

    Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

    184,698 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V986000

  • Airbags · recall issued Oct 2021 · model year 2021

    The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash.

    777 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V805000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021

    The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

    16,430 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V653000

  • Brakes · recall issued Jul 2021 · model year 2021

    The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.

    56 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V533000

  • Steering · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2021 Park it: don't drive

    The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

    223 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V407000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2021

    The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.

    4,436 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V381000

  • Suspension · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2015–2018

    The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

    2,394 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21E027000

  • Tires · recall issued Mar 2021 · model year 2018

    On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    15,769 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V155000

  • Visibility · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2021

    During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

    79,017 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V090000

  • Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020

    Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.

    620,246 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V575000

  • Electrical · recall issued Aug 2020 · model year 2020

    An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.

    431 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V467000

  • Brakes · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2014–2017 3.5L engines only

    The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

    292,311 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V332000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2020 · model year 2020

    The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.

    55,158 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V197000

  • Engine · recall issued Feb 2020 · model years 2015–2016 3.5L engines only

    The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

    13,854 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V098000

  • Lights · recall issued Feb 2020 · model years 2018–2020

    The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these ve…

    166,196 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V097000

  • Tires · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2020

    The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.

    33 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V903000

  • Electrical · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2019–2020

    The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays …

    135,725 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V805000

  • Seats · recall issued Aug 2019 · model years 2018–2020

    Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.

    639,137 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V633000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2019 · model year 2013

    The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

    107,857 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V433000

  • Engine · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2015–2019

    During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

    131,068 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V278000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2019 · model years 2011–2013

    The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

    1,263,051 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V075000

  • Engine · recall issued Dec 2018 · model years 2015–2019

    Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

    410,289 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V894000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2018 · model years 2015–2018

    If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

    1,619,112 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V568000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018 3.5L engines only

    These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

    5,645 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V392000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2018 · model years 2017–2018

    A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

    142 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V213000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2018

    The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

    292,909 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V214000

  • Seats · recall issued Nov 2017 · model year 2016

    Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

    177,264 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V767000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2017

    The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.

    11,783 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V671000

  • Engine · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2018 3.5L engines only

    The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.

    22 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V672000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2018 3.3L engines only

    Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achie…

    12,429 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V669000

  • Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2015–2017

    The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch.

    1,101,107 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V652000

  • Seats · recall issued Sep 2017 · model year 2017

    The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame.

    504 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V599000

  • Body structure · recall issued Sep 2017 · model year 2018

    The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.

    39 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V598000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2017 · model years 2015–2017

    The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket.

    117,423 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V526000

  • Airbags · recall issued Aug 2017 · model year 2017

    The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

    650 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V529000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2017 · model year 2014

    Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

    94,605 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V472000

  • Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued May 2017 · model years 2015–2017

    These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision.

    14,410 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V331000

  • Seats · recall issued May 2017 · model year 2017

    In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds.

    2,204 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V332000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2017

    In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures.

    6,792 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V053000

  • Seats · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016

    The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems.".

    5,280 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V475000

  • Brakes · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2013–2014 3.5L engines only

    The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

    225,012 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V345000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2011–2012

    The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

    153,581 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V248000

  • Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model year 2016

    The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.

    2,894 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V110000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2015

    The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped.

    2,590 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V867000

  • Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Sep 2015 · model year 2015

    While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.

    33,481 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V614000

  • Steering · recall issued May 2015 · model year 2015

    The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.

    8,963 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V279000

  • Body structure · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2015

    The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.

    73 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V251000

  • Seats · recall issued Nov 2014 · model year 2014

    The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly.

    113,418 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V710000

  • Lights · recall issued Nov 2014 · model year 2014

    The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted.

    618 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V709000

  • Steering · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive

    The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.

    4,647 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V316000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2012 · model years 2011–2012

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. …

    10,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V190000

  • Airbags · recall issued May 2012 · model year 2012

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011.

    101 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V198000

  • Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2011 · model year 2011

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 AND F-550 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER …

    16,091 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V582000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2011 · model years 2000–2004

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS.

    1,100,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V385000

  • Electrical · recall issued Feb 2011 · model year 2011

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010.

    8,022 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V128000

  • Airbags · recall issued Feb 2011 · model years 2004–2006

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES.

    1,325,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V107000

  • Body structure · recall issued Feb 2011 · model years 2009–2010

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009.

    280,946 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V049000

  • Body structure · recall issued Dec 2010 · model year 2011

    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES.

    14,737 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V659000

  • Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2000–2007

    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

    NHTSA 09E025000

  • Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model year 2009

    FORD IS RECALLING 8,735 MY 2009 F-150 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH…

    NHTSA 09V150000

  • Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2006

    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 09E012000

  • Engine · recall issued Oct 2008 · model years 2007–2008

    ROUSH IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 FORD F-150 TRUCKS ALTERED TO OPERATE USING LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION.

    NHTSA 08V523000

  • Lights · recall issued Aug 2008 · model years 2000–2003

    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 08E050000

  • Brakes · recall issued May 2008 · model years 2005–2006 5.4L engines only

    FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES.

    NHTSA 08V208000

  • Lights · recall issued Oct 2007 · model years 2004–2007

    CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.

    NHTSA 07E089000

  • Lights · recall issued Sep 2007 · model years 2004–2007

    CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.

    NHTSA 07E080000

  • Lights · recall issued Sep 2007 · model years 2004–2007

    CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS.

    NHTSA 07E075000

  • Equipment · recall issued Aug 2007 · model years 2000–2007

    CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS.

    NHTSA 07E066000

  • Speed control · recall issued Aug 2007 · model years 2003–2004

    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

    NHTSA 07V336000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2007 · model year 2007

    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 26 GALLON FUEL TANKS, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK (NOT VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE THE FUEL TANK).

    NHTSA 07V278000

  • Speed control · recall issued Mar 2007 · model year 2003

    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

    NHTSA 07V078000

  • Lights · recall issued Aug 2006 · model years 2000–2003

    CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 06E067000

  • Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model years 2000–2001, 2004–2006

    CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 06E064000

  • Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model years 2000–2002

    CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 06E065000

  • Lights · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2000–2001, 2004–2006

    CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 06E060000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2000–2005

    CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 06E056000

  • Lights · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2000–2004

    CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS.

    NHTSA 06E052000

  • Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2000–2001, 2004–2006

    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 06E023000

  • Interior lighting · recall issued Feb 2006 · model years 2005–2006

    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VE…

    NHTSA 06V033000

  • Tires · recall issued Nov 2005 · model years 2005–2006

    CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REP…

    NHTSA 05T022000

  • Visibility · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006

    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

    NHTSA 05V520000

  • Speed control · recall issued Sep 2005 · model years 2000–2002

    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

    NHTSA 05V388000

  • Speed control · recall issued Jan 2005 · model year 2000

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

    NHTSA 05V017000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2004 · model year 2004

    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK.

    NHTSA 04V443000

  • Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2004 · model year 2004

    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK.

    NHTSA 04V200000

  • Steering · recall issued Sep 2003 · model year 2003

    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUT WAS NOT FULLY TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION.

    NHTSA 03V349000

  • Visibility · recall issued Aug 2001 · model years 2000–2001

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.

    NHTSA 01V258000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2001 · model year 2001

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.

    NHTSA 01V227001

  • Brakes · recall issued Mar 2001 · model year 2001

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.

    NHTSA 01V095000

  • Airbags · recall issued Mar 2001 · model year 2001

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.

    NHTSA 01V082000

  • Equipment · recall issued Nov 2000 · model year 2001

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER G…

    NHTSA 00V396000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2000 · model year 2001

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS.

    NHTSA 00V348000

  • Equipment · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2000

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES.…

    NHTSA 00V284000

  • Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2000

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

    NHTSA 00V228001

Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.

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What they fix. Campaigns by system.

  • Transmission & drivetrain26
  • Lights22
  • Electrical11
  • Brakes9
  • Engine9
  • Fuel system, gasoline9
  • Seat belts9
  • Steering9

Is one open on your F-Series?

A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.

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Questions

How many recalls does the Ford F-Series have?

157 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 310.

Which Ford F-Series year has the most recalls?

The 2021, with 29 campaigns. 2022: 23, 2018: 19, 2001: 19.

What are most Ford F-Series recalls about?

Transmission & drivetrain: 26 of the 157 campaigns. Then lights (22) and electrical (11).

What is the newest Ford F-Series recall?

Seats, filed Oct 2026 (NHTSA 26V655000): The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.

What is the biggest Ford F-Series recall?

NHTSA 26V104000 (electrical, Feb 2026) covers 4,381,878 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.

How do I check if my Ford F-Series has an open recall?

Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.

Ford F-Series: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.

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