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Ford · Large Pickup truck

2026 Ford F-150

Hybrid Gas
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
54 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls1 critical 8
Complaintsnone reporting a crash, fire or injury 18
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
Starting MSRP25 trims · manufacturer $39,585
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2026 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD HEV, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 18 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $39,585 to $79,005 across 25 trims.

Ford F-Series (fourteenth generation) — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Ford F-Series (fourteenth generation) · Photo: Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueSeatsWheels
XLGas4X2$39,585325 hp400 lb-ft317 in
XL 4x4Gas4X4$39,585325 hp400 lb-ft317 in
STXGas4X2$41,855325 hp400 lb-ft618 in
STX 4x4Gas4X4$41,855325 hp400 lb-ft618 in
STX HybridHybrid4X2$41,855430 hp570 lb-ft618 in
STX Hybrid 4x4Hybrid4X4$41,855430 hp570 lb-ft618 in
XLTGas4X2$44,695325 hp400 lb-ft617 in
XLT 4x4Gas4X4$44,695325 hp400 lb-ft618 in
XLT HybridHybrid4X2$44,695430 hp570 lb-ft617 in
XLT Hybrid 4x4Hybrid4X4$44,695430 hp570 lb-ft618 in
LariatGas4X2$59,560400 hp500 lb-ft518 in
Lariat 4x4Gas4X4$59,560400 hp500 lb-ft518 in
Lariat HybridHybrid4X2$59,560430 hp570 lb-ft518 in
Lariat Hybrid 4x4Hybrid4X4$59,560430 hp570 lb-ft518 in
TremorGas4X4$64,915400 hp500 lb-ft518 in
King RanchGas4X2$65,825400 hp500 lb-ft520 in
King Ranch 4x4Gas4X4$65,825400 hp500 lb-ft520 in
King Ranch HybridHybrid4X2$65,825430 hp570 lb-ft520 in
King Ranch Hybrid 4x4Hybrid4X4$65,825430 hp570 lb-ft520 in
PlatinumGas4X2$68,800400 hp500 lb-ft520 in
Platinum 4x4Gas4X4$68,800400 hp500 lb-ft520 in
Platinum HybridHybrid4X2$68,800430 hp570 lb-ft520 in
Platinum Hybrid 4x4Hybrid4X4$68,800430 hp570 lb-ft520 in
RaptorGas4X4$79,005450 hp510 lb-ft517 in
Raptor RGas4X4$79,005720 hp640 lb-ft517 in
Warranty basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi · powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi · roadside 5 yr

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
F150 Pickup 2WD HEVHybridRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo232524$2,800
F150 Pickup 4WD HEVHybrid4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo222423$2,900
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo192521$3,200
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,350
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,350
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162419$3,550
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo172319$3,550
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl162419$3,550
F150 Pickup Tremor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo162118$3,700
F150 Pickup Tremor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl152017$3,950
F150 RAPTOR 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo141816$4,200
F150 RAPTOR R 4WDGas4WD (part-time)5.2L 8-cyl101512$6,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50447, 50097, 50092, 50093, 50098, 50094, 50099, 50100, 50102, 50103.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

26C46
102,159 vehicles built Aug 22, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays." Risk A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V653000 reported Oct 6, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

26S74
2,276 vehicles
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle. Risk An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V655000 reported Oct 6, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

26S66
17 vehicles 6% reported repaired built Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 23, 2026
Problem 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. Risk A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V577000 reported Sep 9, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

26S69
223,472 vehicles 45% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V578000 reported Sep 9, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

26S63
37 vehicles 41% reported repaired built May 27, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Problem 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. Risk Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Fix Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V576000 reported Sep 9, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

26S60
23 vehicles built Mar 18, 2026 – Apr 14, 2026
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V550000 reported Aug 25, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Exterior Lighting

26C10
4,381,878 vehicles 66% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk 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, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V104000 reported Feb 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

25C69
272,645 vehicles 75% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." Risk A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V863000 reported Dec 12, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific F-150

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Ford F-150, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
18complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

1.5 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 118,407 F-150 built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2026: 18

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance 7
Service Brakes 6
Engine 4
Electrical System 3
Power Train 3
Unspecified 2

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The automatic braking was activated when we were backing out of a driveway onto the road, there was nothing next to us in the driveway, there was a car that came over a hill but not close we definetely had time to get backed out.
Service Brakes Oct 6, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11769319
Component Affected: Powertrain / Engine / Transmission Bellhousing Description of Defect: The vehicle is experiencing a severe mechanical defect in the drivetrain assembly, characterized by a loud metallic rattling, scraping, and "tin can" clinking noise originating directly from the transmission bellhousing area immediately upon engine…
Engine Sep 27, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11767212
Vehicle: 2026 Ford F-150, White 1. Component or system malfunction: The steering system appeared to malfunction while I was driving, causing serious concerns about my ability to safely control the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, subject to its location and availability. 2.
Steering Oct 11, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11770464
I have a 2026 F150 3.5L Twin-turbo ECOBOOST Hybrid King Ranch. I have experienced the following behaviors: (1) rough transitions when climbing grades; (2) rough transitions when braking hard/coming down grades; (3) 10-speed transmission - electric motor slippage during de-accerelation (especially when Adapted Cruise is activated); (4)…
Power Train Oct 2, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11768502
I'm calling to report what I believe may be a safety issue involving the panoramic sunroof on my 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor. I was driving at approximately 9:45 in the morning when the front panoramic sunroof glass suddenly and violently shattered.
Structure Sep 21, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11765875
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.
Forward Collision Avoidance Sep 3, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11761905

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 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆—
PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13%
PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Driver-assist crash reports (3)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
3reports filed

1 serious · 2 severity unknown

May 2026 to Aug 2026 · 2 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: CoPilot 360 Assist 2.0 (2), CoPilot360 Active 2.0 (1)

Crash partner: Unknown 2 · SUV 1

Filed by: Ford Motor Company

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Aug 2026Level 2 · CoPilot360 Active 2.0UnknownunknownFL25 mph502-16289
Jun 2026Level 2 · CoPilot 360 Assist 2.0UnknownunknownMI46 mph502-15478
May 2026Level 2 · CoPilot 360 Assist 2.0SUVseriousMI8 mph502-15072

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

On August [redacted], 2026, Ford received telematics data indicating that on August [redacted], 2026, at approximately 5:16 AM, a 2026 Ford F-150 was involved in an incident while traveling west on [redacted] in Buckhead Ridge, Florida. The data preliminarily indicates that: 1.
Ford Motor Company report 502-16289 Aug 2026 NHTSA SGO filing
On June 15, 2026, Ford received telematics data indicating that on June [redacted], 2026, at approximately 5:47 AM, a 2026 Ford F-150 was involved in an incident while traveling eastbound on [redacted] in Wayne, Michigan.
Ford Motor Company report 502-15478 Jun 2026 NHTSA SGO filing
The driver of a 2026 Ford F-150 reported that they were traveling westbound on [redacted], just before the [redacted] intersection (near Livonia, Michigan) on May [redacted] 2026 at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Ford Motor Company report 502-15072 May 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 58
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-16
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 44 service bulletins, 7 over-the-air updates, 6 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Structure, Visibility/Wiper.

  • TSB 26-2432 Service bulletin
    2026-10-16 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2238. Reason for update: To update the Service Procedure to include diagnostics for the fuel vapor vent valve and the fuel tank isolation valve. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to a c
  • SSM 55228 Service bulletin
    2026-10-08 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 Engine > Removal and Installation > Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool (ESST) guide pin alignment tool (
  • SSM 55208 Service bulletin
    2026-09-25 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the body control module (BCM) when performing a Self-Test. This DTC sets due to an internal BCM timing issue during the self-test process. This specific code has no customer impact and does not cause any drivability concerns or w
  • 26E03 Other
    2026-09-17 · Unknown Or Other
  • 26E03 Owner letter
  • TCU-26.2.12.2.1 Over-the-air update
    2026-09-17 · Unknown Or Other
  • Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
  • ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Over-the-air update
    2026-09-09 · Electrical System
  • Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
  • SSM 55131 Service bulletin
    2026-08-27 · Vehicle Speed Control
  • Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCruise is active and when traveling in a "Blue Zone". Speed sign recognition may also be inaccurate. If there are no active relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) present and the issue persists after multiple key
  • SSM 55116 Service bulletin
    2026-08-25 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some of the following vehicles: * 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-Super Duty built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Nautilus built on or after 17-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-150 built on or after 16-Jul-2025 may exhibit all of the following symptoms: - "No Key Detected" message displayed on the

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
B118CManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →1 bulletin
B118DManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →1 bulletin
B1600Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other1 bulletin
C0563Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Service Brakes · Brake pads →1 bulletin
P0757
P0757 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train1 bulletin
P2450
P2450 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →1 bulletin

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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F-150 by model year

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Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 this page F 8 18 24 mpg2025 F 16 128 23 mpg2024 F 11 231 23 mpg2023 F 13 510 25 mpg2022 F 23 814 25 mpg2021 F 29 1,299 Do not drive2020 F 11 739 24 mpg2019 F 9 1,341 25 mpg2018 F 18 2,325 25 mpg2017 F 17 1,460 22 mpg2016 F 13 2,084 21 mpg

Common questions about the 2026 F-150

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2026 Ford F-150 cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $39,585 for the XL 4X2 to $79,005 for the Raptor 4X4, across 25 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2026 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 8 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford F-150, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V576000, covering Power Train. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: December 2026. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2026 Ford F-150?

NHTSA gave the 2026 Ford F-150 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (54/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford F-150?

Across the 12 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Ford F-150, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Ford F-150?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford F-150, most often about forward collision avoidance, service brakes, engine. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Ford F-150?

The manufacturer has filed 58 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Ford F-150, most often covering electrical system, unknown or other, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-10-16. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

Which 2026 Ford F-150 trim is the best value?

$39,420 separates the cheapest of the 25 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

Is the 2026 Ford F-150 better than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?

The Chevrolet Silverado edges it, 80.8 to 78.2, on fuel & range, price. The Ford F-150 is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.8 and it flips. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Ford F-150 against the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations12 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls8NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints18NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings8 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins58NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports3NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment25 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

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Head to head 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Scored on price, fuel, safety, space, performance and warranty — the weights are yours.Ranking Safest 2026 large pickup trucks Every large pickup truck of this model year by NHTSA recall record, best first.Report card Every 2026 vehicle graded F The 2026 model year graded A–F; this one sits in the F group.Recall Watch Watch this F-150 by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

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). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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