no report yet
Tailgate: hinge and attachments
NewRisk. Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford F-150, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford F-150 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Forward collision avoidance
5Service brakes
3Electrical system
3Engine
2Power train
1Lane departure
1Steering
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2026 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seats
NewRisk. An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Tank assembly: mounting
NewRisk. A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Driveline: differential unit
NewRisk. Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: rear
NewRisk. A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Structure: body
NewRisk. Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other F-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-150 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 9/1/26 I was traveling in the left most lane, southbound on the NJ Parkway around mile marker 82.7 (or wherever that Maintenance Yard is, I believe District 3) and I had the Blue Cruise feature active. There was a curve in the road which the vehicle was following, but while it was following the…
I purchased a brand-new 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor from Ken Grody Ford on August 25, 2026. On August 26, 2026—one day after the purchase—I was traveling in traffic at approximately 45 mph when the truck suddenly lost power-assisted braking and most of its braking effectiveness. The brake pedal required…
Received vehicle back from dealer saying prior brake problems had been repaired and confirmed with Ford Engineers. Drove approximately 3 miles before brakes failed again and I was not able to stop at the intersection. Avoided an accident, but had vehicle towed again to be repaired. This is the…
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