Reliable Auto DB

2026 Ford F-150 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford F-150 over 1 year — 8 per year. It is too early to rank against other F-150 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Differential, Rear, and Tank, mounting.

2021 Ford F-150 crew cab
Photo by Gold Pony, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0
Complaints

8

Per year

8

Recalls

5

Years on the road

1

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Automatic emergency braking (3 of 8), then Service brakes (3) and Adaptive cruise control (2).

Next to 2025

The 2025 F-150 has 102 complaints, 51 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2026 Ford F-150. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall powertrain, driveline, differential 2026-09-09 · NHTSA campaign 26V576000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S63. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Vehicles affected 37
Recall suspension, rear 2026-09-09 · NHTSA campaign 26V577000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.
Remedy Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
Vehicles affected 17
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank, mounting 2026-09-09 · NHTSA campaign 26V578000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Vehicles affected 223,472
Recall structure, body 2026-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 26V550000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.
Vehicles affected 23
Recall electrical system, trailer brake controller 2026-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 26V104000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Vehicles affected 4,381,878

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Automatic emergency braking
3
Service brakes
3
Adaptive cruise control
2
Electrical system
2
Assist
1
Engine
1
Speed control
1
Warnings
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

82026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    forward collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, lane departure, assist · filed 2026-09-03
  • "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.…"
    Service brakes, forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking · filed 2026-08-28
  • "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…"
    Service brakes, forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, forward collision avoidance, warnings · filed 2026-08-28
  • "When using cruise control (Blue Cruise fully automated driving or just regular cruise control), The truck changes the speed setting to 90MPH without any driver input and begins sudden acceleration. This has happened…"
    Speed control, forward collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control · filed 2026-08-15
  • "1. Vehicle sat in a storage unit for 2 weeks. Battery registered adequate voltage when picking up vehicle 2. Started vehicle, engaged 4 Auto due to rain 3. Drove 16 miles in light to moderate rain at speeds of 30-60MPH…"
    Service brakes, Electrical system, forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking · filed 2026-07-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2026 FORD F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS PU/RC N/A 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2026 FORD F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS PU/RC N/A RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS PU/EC N/A 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS PU/EC N/A RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS PU/CC N/A 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS PU/CC N/A RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) HEV PU/CC HEV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive hybrid 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 23 25 24 MPG $2700
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive hybrid 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 22 24 23 MPG $2800
F-150 pickup Tremor four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
F-150 pickup Tremor four-wheel drive 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
F-150 RAPTOR four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $4050
F-150 RAPTOR R four-wheel drive 5.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 10 15 12 MPG $6650

Specs and fitment

14th generation, 2021–present
Body styles Pickup truck
Oil 5W-20 (3.3L V6); 5W-30 (EcoBoost, PowerBoost hybrid, 5.0L V8, diesel) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/70R17 to 275/50R22
Towing capacity 14,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 24V-635 (Ford campaign 24S55) covers 2021-2022 F-150 trucks equipped with the 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost V6, built within a production spike period of May 2021 to October 2021; the engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power. NHTSA's engineering analysis (EA23-002) found that fractured valves showed "grinding burn" or out-of-specification hardness at the keeper grooves, leaving them hard and brittle, and that the same defect spans the 2.7L and 3.0L Nano engine families across several Ford and Lincoln nameplates, not the F-150 specifically. Ford's remedy is a free engine cycle test with engine replacement as necessary; Ford changed the intake valve alloy from Silchrome Lite to Silchrome 1, and vehicles produced after October 2021 are not affected. This recall does not apply to the separately tracked F-150 Lightning EV, which does not use the Nano EcoBoost engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Ford F-150 reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford F-150 over 1 year — 8 per year. It is too early to rank against other F-150 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Differential, Rear, and Tank, mounting.

What are common problems with a 2026 Ford F-150?

The complaints owners file most often name Automatic emergency braking (3 of 8), then Service brakes (3) and Adaptive cruise control (2).

Is the 2026 Ford F-150 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2025 F-150 has 102 complaints, 51 per year.

Has the 2026 Ford F-150 been recalled?

The 2026 Ford F-150 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Ford F-150?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2026 Ford F-150 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2026 Ford F-150 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2026 Ford F-150 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford F-150?

2009-2014 is the 12th generation, 2015-2020 is the 13th generation (first all-aluminum body), and 2021-present is the 14th generation.

Does the towing capacity apply to every F-150 trim?

No. The listed figure is the generation's best-equipped maximum (specific engine, cab, and Max Trailer Tow Package); a base XL or Raptor will tow significantly less.

Is the F-150 Lightning included in this data?

No, the F-150 Lightning EV is tracked as a separate model in this catalog; this page covers only the conventional gas and hybrid F-150.