27 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Ford is recalling certain F-150 trucks because an earlier repair for this exact problem did not fully fix it. When the headlight switch is turned from 'Autolamps' to 'Headlamps On,' the daytime running lights may stay fully bright instead of dimming down to parking lights as they're supposed to. In other words, the lights don't switch modes correctly when the driver changes this setting.
Ford is recalling certain F-150 trucks because an earlier repair for this issue did not fully correct it. If the shift lever is moved quickly from Park to Drive, the instrument cluster may briefly lose the gear indicator display, and the transmission may momentarily select an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral, instead of the gear you chose. This can happen even though the driver intended a different gear.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Ford is recalling certain F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. This leak can reduce how well the brakes work and can make it take longer for the vehicle to stop. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and the brake booster too if it is found to be leaking, free of charge.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair and Navigator. The airbag warning label that belongs on the dashboard may be missing. That label shows how seat belts and other restraints should be used. Because the label is missing, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for occupant crash protection. Ford will mail owners the warning labels at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in December 2024.
Ford is recalling certain F-150 and Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. A weak electrical connection means the backup camera may show a blank screen or a distorted picture, and it may do this on and off rather than all the time. Because of this, these trucks do not meet the federal government's rear visibility safety standard. Dealers will put in a new rearview camera at no charge to the owner.
In these vehicles, the windshield wiper arms can break, which causes the windshield wipers to stop working. Dealers will fix this by replacing both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.
On certain 2016-2018 Ford F-150 trucks (and related Expedition and Navigator models) with 3.5L Ecoboost engines, the brake master cylinder may let brake fluid leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Some Ford F-150 trucks with manual and power release tailgates have latches that may unlatch on their own while the truck is being driven. If the tailgate opens unexpectedly, anything sitting in the truck bed that isn't secured could fall out onto the road, creating a hazard for the truck and for other vehicles nearby, which raises the chance of a collision.
Certain aftermarket MOOG ball joints sold for installation on Ford F-150 trucks may have a dust boot that is misaligned, and may be missing the alignment hole and installation warning tag. Without these, the ball joint may end up installed incorrectly.
Certain Ford Escape, F-150, and F-250/F-350 vehicles were built with Continental tires that may have been cured for too long during manufacturing. An over-cured tire can develop a break in its sidewall, leading to sudden air loss or the belt separating from the tire.
Ford is recalling a wide range of vehicles, including the F-150 and Super Duty pickups, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, plus the Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair. A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to show a blank or distorted image from time to time. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility standard. Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge, and owners have been notified by mail.
On some F-150 trucks, the wrong nut may have been used to attach the positive battery cable to the starter motor. This incorrect nut can affect how well electricity flows through that connection, which can cause the connection to overheat and create electrical arcing at the point where the cable meets the starter, and that excess heat and arcing occur near the starter motor.
A lock clip on the transmission shift cable in your vehicle may not be fully seated. If that happens, the transmission could actually be in a different gear than what's shown on the gear shift indicator. If the parking brake isn't applied while this is happening, the vehicle could move on its own without you intending it to. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation as necessary, free of charge.
Some Ford F-150 trucks with high series LED headlamps and Autolamp on/off may have a problem with their daytime running lights. When the driver manually switches the master lighting control from Autolamps to Headlamps On, the daytime running lights may stay on instead of dimming to parking lights as they should. Dealers will reprogram the body control module to fix this, and the repair will not cost owners anything.
Some Ford F-150 trucks have a spare tire that may have been damaged when it was mounted onto the wheel rim.
On certain Ford F-150 vehicles, a fastener that secures battery cable and monitoring system connections to the positive battery terminal may loosen over time. When this happens, it can affect vehicle systems such as the instrument panel display, and it can reduce the effort available for braking or steering assist. In some cases, the loose connection could also cause the engine to stall while driving.
Ford is recalling certain trucks and SUVs, along with some Lincoln Aviator vehicles, that have manual front seat back recliners, or in some cases rear outboard seat recliners. The mechanism that lets the seat back recline may be missing a part needed to keep the seat back strong and secure. Without it, the seat back can become loose and may not hold together as it should.
This recall affects certain trucks that have an engine block heater and were previously repaired under an earlier recall. During that repair, the splice connector on the block heater cable may have been damaged. A damaged cable can cause an electrical short, which can lead to overheated or melted wiring. This increases the risk of a fire starting in the wiring.
Certain Ford pickup trucks equipped with an engine block heater have a cable connector where water and other contaminants can get in. Over time, this exposure can cause the connector to corrode. If the block heater is plugged in while the connector is corroded, it can create a short in the wiring, which can cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
On these trucks, if the front seat belt pretensioner deploys during a crash, it produces sparks that could ignite nearby materials such as carpeting or insulation near the B-pillar. If those materials catch fire, a vehicle fire could result.
These Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with the 3.5L V6 engine have a high pressure fuel pump assembly. The welds on this pump can crack, or fracture. When the welds fracture, the pump can develop a leak of either oil or fuel from inside the fuel system.
Ford is recalling certain Expedition and F-150 vehicles because the clip holding the gear shift cable may not be seated properly. If it comes loose, the gear shift lever might show "Park" even though the transmission is actually in a different gear. If the parking brake isn't set before you get out, the vehicle could roll away on its own.
On these Ford and Lincoln vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions, a roll pin may be missing from the transmission. Without this pin, the transmission can lose its 'Park' function even though the shift lever is in Park and the dashboard shows 'Park.'
Certain Ford F-150 trucks with the 3.5L engine may have a manufacturing problem: the cylinder heads were machined without the small oil passages needed to lubricate certain parts inside the engine. Without enough oil reaching those parts, the engine can fail and stall while you're driving. Ford says it isn't aware of any affected trucks still in owners' hands, but is prepared to have any found vehicle towed to a dealer for an engine replacement.
Certain Ford F-150 trucks with a 3.3L engine, 6-speed transmission and column-mounted shift lever have a problem when the shift lever is moved quickly from Park to Drive. The instrument cluster may briefly lose the gear indicator, and the transmission may briefly select a different gear, such as Reverse or Neutral, before settling into Drive. Ford will have dealers reprogram the powertrain control module to fix this, free of charge.
Ford is recalling certain F-150 Raptor Super Cab pickup trucks that do not have a moonroof. These trucks have structural braces that help support the roof, and the braces may be missing rivets at the point where they attach to the roof rail. Without those rivets in place, the roof structure in that area is not as strong as it should be, which can matter in certain kinds of crashes.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls covering the 2018–2020 Ford F-150. 20 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford F-150 Daytime Running Lights Fail to Dim" (NHTSA campaign 26V373000), reported Jun 9, 2026.
The 2018 Ford F-150 has the most, with 19 recalls. The 2019 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 9. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 27 Ford F-150 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: