Ford F150 problems by year
781 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 12 Ford F150 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Most complained | 254 | 0 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1989 Most complained | 210 | 0 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1988 Most complained | 139 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1987 Most complained | 89 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1986 | 61 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1985 | 28 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1984 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 1983 | 10 | 0 | — | |
| 1982 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 1980 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 1978 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 1977 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.