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 (52.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 6.2× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 670 · 52.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 314 · 24.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V894000 · Recall 19V278000 |
| Electrical System | 93 · 7.3% | Recalled | Recall 19V805000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 49 · 3.9% | Recalled | Recall 18V894000 · Recall 19V278000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 · 3.1% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 27 · 2.1% | Investigation closed | PE23001 → recall 24V031 |
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 1,270 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 20V097000 · 2020 · reported 02/21/2020
DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, 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 19V805000 · 2019 · reported 11/12/2019
Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, 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 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 19V633000 · 2019 · reported 08/28/2019
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in 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 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 22V252000 · 2022 · reported 04/14/2022
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, 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 24V852000 · 2024 · reported 11/08/2024
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 2025 · reported 06/27/2025
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations 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 26V373000 · 2026 · reported 06/09/2026
Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.
“THE TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING IN PARK. CONFIRMED SIMILAR ISSUE/S BY OTHER OWNERS THROUGH F-150 FORUM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.F150FORUM.COM/F118/2018-2020-10-SPEED-TRANSMISSION-ISSUES-466952/”NHTSA complaint 11396458 — filed 02/16/2021 · POWER TRAIN
“EXTREME JERKING AND HESITATION. SOMETIMES 4WD IS UNUSABLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN 4WD. ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE BRAKE IS APPLIED WHEN USING 4WD. CALLED…”NHTSA complaint 11396223 — filed 02/15/2021 · POWER TRAIN
“TODAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, A WRENCH-SHAPED INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON. FOLLOWING THIS, THE DISPLAY NOTIFIED ME THAT THE FRONT SENSOR…”NHTSA complaint 11388938 — filed 01/19/2021 · 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 670 of 1,270 NHTSA complaints (52.8%), followed by engine (314), unspecified/other issues (129), electrical system (93). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,270 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 25 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V097000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
