The 2025 Ford F-150 presents reliability concerns primarily due to multiple recalls affecting critical components such as the engine and powertrain. The peak failure range of 0-20k miles indicates that issues may arise early in the vehicle's life, necessitating vigilant monitoring.
Key Factor:Early component failures
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (11) than the average FORD vehicle (2.6). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
11 recalls for this vehicle2.6 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
đWhy This Matters
Safety is paramount, especially for families with children in the back seat. Defects related to engine cooling and transmission can lead to potentially dangerous situations, such as stalling or loss of control while driving. These risks are amplified when young passengers are involved, making it imperative for owners and prospective buyers to be fully aware of these concerns before making a decision.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Various
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (2.6)
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Summary: The safety trend for the 2025 Ford F-150 shows significant red flags due to the number of recalls issued, especially for crucial systems like the engine and powertrain. This level of scrutiny is atypical for vehicles in this class, which ordinarily boast a stronger reliability reputation.
Safety & Reliability Score
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Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-88
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-15
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2025 FORD F-150
Model Year2025
MakeFORD
ModelF-150
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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No Consumer Complaints Reported
Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 FORD F-150. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.
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Primary Risk Areas
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGPOWER TRAINEQUIPMENTSTEERINGELECTRICAL SYSTEMSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
đ¯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Engine and Powertrain
Issue: Engine oil leaks and potential transmission failures could pose serious safety risks.
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Schedule an immediate inspection with a certified mechanic if experiencing any unusual performance issues.
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Thoroughly review all recall history and request service records showing completed repairs before purchasing.
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đĄVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your FORD dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (11)
Campaign: 24V851000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Consequence
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V164000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V198000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
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Summary
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.
Consequence
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V271000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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Summary
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."
Consequence
A missing air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V309000
STEERING
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Summary
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.
Consequence
A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S46.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V344000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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Summary
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.
Consequence
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
Campaign: 25V398000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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Summary
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.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S63.
Campaign: 25V488000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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Summary
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.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
Campaign: 25V512000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
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Summary
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.
Consequence
Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
Campaign: 25V540000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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Summary
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.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
Campaign: 25V823000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
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Summary
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.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in January 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
NHTSA Investigations
3 investigations
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 F-150.
INV-2025-1000đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding F-150 performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 20,550
INV-2025-1001đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding F-150 performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 23,757
INV-2025-1002đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding F-150 performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 30,777
Consumer Complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most concerning recalls affecting the 2025 Ford F-150?
The most concerning recalls involve issues with engine oil lubrication misalignment, which can lead to rapid oil leaks. Additionally, there are concerns about incorrect valve body machining in the transmission that might cause unexpected gear failure. Both defects can severely impact vehicle performance and passenger safety.
How does early mileage impact potential issues with the Ford F-150?
<p>Early mileage often reveals problems that weren't apparent during initial inspections or tests. For the Ford F-150, with a peak failure range from 0-20k miles, it's crucial for owners to stay alert for signs of malfunction during this timeframe, as issues can escalate quickly if not addressed promptly.</p>
đYear-over-Year Context
âĄī¸Stable Pattern
Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.
đ§What This Means for You
This information is especially relevant for drivers who rely on stop-and-go traffic or frequently use auto start-stop systems.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 11 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FORD dealer.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in FORD's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Critical: Demand official documentation showing every FORD recall has been satisfied.
Investigate whether later F-150 iterations (2026+) rectified these persistent issues.
A pre-purchase inspection by a FORD specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.