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2017 Ford F-150

Gas
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
20 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls3 critical17
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA1,430
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
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The 2017 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 20 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1430 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo192622$2,850
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBSGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo182421$2,950
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo192421$2,950
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo182521$2,950
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,100
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl182420$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo172320$3,100
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBSGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo182219$3,300
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBSGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo172219$3,300
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBSGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo172119$3,300
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo172219$3,300
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo172119$3,300
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl172319$3,300
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152218$3,450
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIREGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl152017$3,650
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl152117$3,650
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBSGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl142016$3,900
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBSGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl141916$3,900
F150 RAPTOR 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo151816$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38264, 38263, 38268, 38266, 38269, 38265, 38273, 38277, 38272, 38267.

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Recalls (17)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

26C26
4,445 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."RiskAn instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V370000reported Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

26S28
1,392,935 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.RiskUnexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V237000reported Apr 14, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S37
123,611 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
NHTSA campaign 25V236000reported Apr 11, 2025Ford Motor Company
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

22S11
195,864 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
NHTSA campaign 22V150000reported Mar 11, 2022Ford Motor Company
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

20S31
292,311 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
NHTSA campaign 20V332000reported Jun 8, 2020Ford Motor Company
!critical

Equipment

19S11
131,068 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.RiskA damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
NHTSA campaign 19V278000reported Apr 8, 2019Ford Motor Company
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Engine

18S45
410,289 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.RiskWhen 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.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
NHTSA campaign 18V894000reported Dec 18, 2018Ford Motor Company
!critical

Structure

18S27
1,619,112 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.RiskA vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
NHTSA campaign 18V568000reported Aug 31, 2018Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

18S09
142 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.RiskDespite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
NHTSA campaign 18V213000reported Apr 4, 2018Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

17S36
11,783 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with ten-speed transmissions. The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.RiskThe disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36.
NHTSA campaign 17V671000reported Oct 24, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

17S33
1,101,107 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.RiskA door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
NHTSA campaign 17V652000reported Oct 16, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Seat Belts

17C17
504 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."RiskThe seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
NHTSA campaign 17V599000reported Sep 25, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Air Bags

17S26
650 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.RiskAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.
NHTSA campaign 17V529000reported Aug 28, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Seat Belts

17C12
117,423 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."RiskIf the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
NHTSA campaign 17V526000reported Aug 28, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Structure

17C09
14,410 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."RiskIf the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
NHTSA campaign 17V331000reported May 22, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Seats

17C08
2,204 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."RiskIf the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
NHTSA campaign 17V332000reported May 22, 2017Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

17C01
6,792 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."RiskIf the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C01.
NHTSA campaign 17V053000reported Jan 24, 2017Ford Motor Company

NHTSA defect investigations

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up open

On March 21, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25002) to investigate instances of unexpected transmission downshifting without driver input in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles (subject vehicles) manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford). The complaints allege that, without warning or driver input, the subject vehicles experienced a sudden and rapid deceleration often accompanied by temporary rear wheel lockup, seizure, or skidding, resulting in a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of crash and injury to all motorists, including those not within the subject vehicles. The MY 2015 and MY 2016 F-150 vehicles were eq

Opened Jan 30, 2026 · action EA26001

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up closed

On March 21, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE25002) to investigate instances of unexpected transmission downshifting without driver input in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford F-150 vehicles (subject vehicles) manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford). The complaints allege that, without warning or driver input, the subject vehicles experienced a sudden and rapid deceleration often accompanied by temporary rear wheel lockup, seizure, or skidding, resulting in a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of crash and injury to all motorists, including those not within the subject vehicles. The MY 2015 and MY 2016 F-150 vehicles were

Opened Mar 21, 2025 · closed Jan 30, 2026 · action PE25002

Seat Belts:Pretensioner — Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire closed

On June 18, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE18-008) to investigate complaints alleging post-crash fires at the B pillar in the area of the seat belt pretensioners on MY 2014-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab, and Super Crew Cab Vehicles. On August 24, 2018, Ford Motor Company recalled (FSA 18S27 - NHTSA #18V568) the affected population. Ford's investigation found that some front seat belt pretensioners may generate sparks during deployment in excess of Ford's specification. Sparks in the pretensioner exhaust gases inside the lower portion of the B-pillar may subsequently ignite combustible components contained in the B-pillar, such as insulation

Opened Aug 3, 2018 · closed Dec 17, 2018 · action PE18008

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1430complaints filed

42 involved a crash · 21 a fire · 34 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 46 · 2018: 101 · 2019: 109 · 2020: 80 · 2021: 72 · 2022: 103 · 2023: 150 · 2024: 227 · 2025: 280 · 2026: 262

Most-cited components

Power Train539
Engine311
Unspecified161
Electrical System133
Structure110
Service Brakes85

What owners describe

“Unable to remove lug nuts with provided tire tool. Took to Gary Yeomans Ford in Daytona Beach, FL. Was informed that my Lugnuts where Swollen and needed to be replaced. Paid $96 + tax for this repair.”Oct 8, 2021 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report
“Steering keeps on vibrating… feels like the whole truck is bouncing. Have done multiple alignments, rotates, balances, tire replacement and nothing has worked the steering gets very stiff around 70-80 mph and rides smooth then bumpy over and over , riding bumpy most of the time it’s on and off and it has nothing to…”Sep 29, 2021 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“While driving my vehicle the rear driver's side window completely shattered for no apparent reason. Weather conditions were clear and temperatures were mild (80 degrees). If a passenger would have been in the back seat at that time there could have been serious cuts from glass shards. I have an appointment on Sep. 28, …”Sep 25, 2021 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%

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Other F-150 model years

D

2026 Ford F-150

3 recalls · 11 complaints

F

2025 Ford F-150

14 recalls · 120 complaints

F

2024 Ford F-150

10 recalls · 219 complaints

F

2023 Ford F-150

12 recalls · 499 complaints

F

2022 Ford F-150

23 recalls · 799 complaints

F

2021 Ford F-150

29 recalls · 1,252 complaints

F

2020 Ford F-150

11 recalls · 721 complaints

F

2019 Ford F-150

9 recalls · 1,316 complaints

F

2018 Ford F-150

18 recalls · 2,293 complaints

F

2016 Ford F-150

13 recalls · 2,037 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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