2025 Ford F-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

14 safety recalls on file

The 2025 Ford F-150 has 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (26 reports).

14Recalls
109Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2025 Ford F-150 recalls

Front Seats May Not Be Secured, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 26V655Oct 6, 20262,276 vehicles affected

Certain front seats in these vehicles may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.

Fuel Tank May Detach or Leak, Risking Crash or Fire

Recall 26V578Sep 9, 2026223,472 vehicles affected

Certain 2023-2027 Ford F-150 trucks may have a fuel tank that is not properly secured.

Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing

Recall 26V104Feb 20, 20264,381,878 vehicles affected

The integrated trailer module, which controls a trailer's brakes and lights, can lose communication with the vehicle while towing.

Brakes May Lose Power Assist While Driving

Recall 25V823Dec 1, 2025679 vehicles affected

The electronic brake booster module in these vehicles may malfunction while driving or while an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature is in use, causing a sudden loss of power brake assist.

Instrument Panel May Fail at Startup, Hiding Warnings

Recall 25V540Aug 22, 2025355,656 vehicles affected

Certain 2025-2026 Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty trucks have an instrument panel cluster that may fail at startup.

Rear axle bolt can break, risking rollaway or power loss

Recall 25V512Aug 8, 2025103,174 vehicles affected

Certain 2023-2025 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty rear axle with a 3/4 float axle design may have a rear axle hub bolt that fatigues and breaks.

Brakes may lose power assist, increasing crash risk

Recall 25V488Jul 25, 2025312,120 vehicles affected

The electronic brake booster module in these vehicles may malfunction while driving or while an driver assistance feature is in use.

Engine Rod Defect Can Cause Stall and Crash Risk

Recall 25V344Jun 13, 2025156 vehicles affected

Some 2025 Ford vehicles may have connecting rod and rod bearing parts with manufacturing defects.

Engine coolant hose can chafe wiring and stall engine

Recall 25V398Jun 13, 202540 vehicles affected

Certain 2025 trucks may have an engine coolant hose that rubs against the engine wire harness, or cause a connector pin in the Powertrain Control Module to pull out.

Steering Shaft May Detach, Causing Loss of Steering

Recall 25V309May 9, 20259,181 vehicles affected

A steering component in certain vehicles may not be properly attached.

Missing Air Bag Warning Label Could Raise Injury Risk

Recall 25V271Apr 23, 2025326 vehicles affected

Some 2025 Ford F-150 vehicles may have the air bag warning label missing from the dashboard.

Engine Oil Leak Can Stall Vehicle and Cause Fire

Recall 25V198Mar 28, 20254,356 vehicles affected

Some 2024-2025 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles, and 2024 Lincoln Navigators, have 3.5L engines that may have a misaligned engine cup plug.

Transmission May Fail in Reverse or Move Unexpectedly

Recall 25V164Mar 14, 2025269 vehicles affected

A transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly at the factory.

Oil leak may stall engine or cause fire

Recall 24V851Dec 20, 20242,490 vehicles affected

Some vehicles with a 3.5L GTDI engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug.

Most common 2025 Ford F-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 109 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train26
Forward Collision Avoidance26
Electrical System23
Unknown Or Other22
Service Brakes18
Lane Departure12
Vehicle Speed Control11
Visibility/Wiper6
Exterior Lighting6
Back Over Prevention4

What owners report

2026-10-16, Power Train
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the vehicle came to a complete stop, the front driver-side door was opened, and the transmission independently shifted to Park (P). The transmission then seized. The contact disconnected the battery to reset the computer, which required several hours. The vehicle was restarted, and the transmission was able to shift out of Park (P). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the gear shift module needed to be replaced, but the part was on back order. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: 26-2294 (Power Train); however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer was n
2026-10-14, Visibility/Wiper
On October 14, 2026, while traveling approximately 75 mph on an interstate highway, the front panoramic sunroof glass on my 2025 Ford F-150 Tremor suddenly and violently shattered without any apparent impact. The sunroof was fully closed, and the interior sunshade was fully open. There was an extremely loud, gunshot-like explosion without any preceding sound of an object striking the vehicle or other warning signs. Most of the front glass panel blew upward and outward, leaving a large opening in the roof. Fractured glass remained attached around the perimeter, and glass fragments entered the passenger compartment, landing on the seats, center console, and floor. This sudden failure created
2026-10-09, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the trailer hitch connection fault and blind spot fault messages were displayed. The contact and wife then became aware of a smoky odor, followed by smoke coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle caught on fire at the steering wheel and instrument panel. The contact and a neighbor extinguished the fire using a water hose and a fire extinguisher. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a storage facility, where it was inspected by the insurance company. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was informed that the vehicle would be declared a total loss. The manufa
2026-09-28, Service Brakes
Was driving down the road when a series of alerts started popping up on my instrument panel and lost braking ability. The following alerts occurred in the specific order. Parking brake service limited, Brake system failure alert, service advancedtrac. Braking Pedal went to the floor, I continued to stomp on the brake pedal and pump, trying to get a response. The braking system never responded and I eventually came to a rest. My safety as well as any drivers around me was put at risk. The vehicle has not been inspected by dealer as the incident just occured. I inspected the brake fluid level and for any obvious signs of brake failure. The mechanical aspects of the braking system were i
2026-09-25, Vehicle Speed Control
While parking, the truck accelerated on it own. The vehicle jumped over the parking cement stop.

2025 Ford F-150 questions

Does the 2025 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford F-150: Front Seats May Not Be Secured, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Fuel Tank May Detach or Leak, Risking Crash or Fire; Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing; Brakes May Lose Power Assist While Driving; Instrument Panel May Fail at Startup, Hiding Warnings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-150?

Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (26), Forward Collision Avoidance (26), Electrical System (23).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Ford F-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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