Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (35.7% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Power Train complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 493 · 35.7% | Recalled | Recall 17V053000 · Recall 17V671000 · Recall 18V213000 · Recall 26V237000 |
| Engine | 305 · 22.1% | Recalled | Recall 18V894000 · Recall 19V278000 |
| Electrical System | 119 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 26V370000 |
| Structure:body | 97 · 7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 83 · 6% | Recalled | Recall 20V332000 · Recall 22V150000 · Recall 25V236000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 60 · 4.3% | Recalled | Recall 18V894000 · Recall 19V278000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 1,381 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · 2018 · reported 12/18/2018
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · 2019 · reported 04/08/2019
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V568000 · 2018 · reported 08/31/2018
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V652000 · 2017 · reported 10/16/2017
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V529000 · 2017 · reported 08/28/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V526000 · 2017 · reported 08/28/2017
If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V331000 · 2017 · reported 05/22/2017
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V053000 · 2017 · reported 01/24/2017
If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V332000 · 2017 · reported 05/22/2017
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V671000 · 2017 · reported 10/24/2017
The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V213000 · 2018 · reported 04/04/2018
Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V599000 · 2017 · reported 09/25/2017
The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V332000 · 2020 · reported 06/08/2020
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21E027000 · 2021 · reported 04/12/2021
An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V150000 · 2022 · reported 03/11/2022
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V236000 · 2025 · reported 04/11/2025
A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V237000 · 2026 · reported 04/14/2026
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V370000 · 2026 · reported 06/09/2026
An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I STOPPED ON LEVEL GROUND, PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND STEPPED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I EXITED THE VEHICLE FOR A MINUTE TO PERFORM…”NHTSA complaint 11128010 — filed 09/07/2018 · POWER TRAIN
“VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY BOB RUTH FORD IN DILLSBURG, PA AFTER FINDING AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL PAN, THE MILEAGE WAS APPROX 8,500 MILES…”NHTSA complaint 11112494 — filed 07/19/2018 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO 4-HIGH MODE AND FAILED TO DISENGAGE. THE CHECK DRIVE TRAIN…”NHTSA complaint 11105368 — filed 07/03/2018 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 493 of 1,381 NHTSA complaints (35.7%), followed by engine (305), unspecified/other issues (157), electrical system (119). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,381 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 39 involved a crash, 20 involved a fire, and 32 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 18 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V894000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
