Ford F-150 problems by model year, 2009-2020
Every model year of the Ford F-150 from 2009 to 2020, side by side: how many complaints and recalls the federal safety records hold, which system consumers name most, and a page for each year.
Complaint figures come from NHTSA's complaints database, downloaded on 2026-10-16.
Recall figures come from NHTSA's recall database, downloaded on 2026-10-16.
All 12 model years
| Year | Complaints | Filed in first 3 years | Recalls | Most-named system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 324 | 119 | 2 | Vehicle speed control |
| 2010 | 851 | 250 | 1 | Electrical system |
| 2011 | 2,137 | 482 | 6 | Power train |
| 2012 | 1,717 | 541 | 4 | Power train |
| 2013 | 2,796 | 573 | 3 | Power train |
| 2014 | 1,362 | 307 | 8 | Power train |
| 2015 | 1,425 | 561 | 14 | Service brakes |
| 2016 | 1,779 | 703 | 14 | Power train |
| 2017 | 1,132 | 336 | 18 | Power train |
| 2018 | 1,920 | 630 | 19 | Power train |
| 2019 | 1,012 | 251 | 9 | Power train |
| 2020 | 556 | 262 | 11 | Power train |
How to read the table
2013 has the most complaints (2,796) and 2009 the fewest (324). 2016 has the most complaints filed within three years of the model year (703), a fairer comparison between older and newer trucks. 2018 has the most recalls (19).
These are raw counts, not rates: this site has no sales figures to divide by, so a popular year will show more complaints than a rare one even if its trucks fail no more often. Use the table to decide which years to read first, then open the year page and check the recalls against the truck in front of you.
Power train (the transmission and driveline) is the most-named system in 9 of the 12 years. Read the method page for what a complaint is and what this data cannot tell you.