NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford F-150 Heritage

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

37,484

Active records

Recalls

188

Active records

TSBs

2,634

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

69

Injuries

1,447

Crashes

1,610

Fires

1,967

Top reported issues — Ford F-150 Heritage

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Operating state

15,000

Condition issue

12,252

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7,862

Reporting mechanism

5,286

Performance issue

4,006

Fluid issue

3,636

Braking behavior

3,604

Noise

3,583

Vibration/harshness

3,064

Thermal issue

3,053

Engine behavior

2,961

Driver assistance issue

2,296

Access/entry issue

2,279

Steering behavior

1,832

Safety restraint issue

1,646

Safety restraint behavior

1,056

Electrical issue

833

Lighting behavior

742

Starting behavior

593

Ride/handling behavior

526

Infotainment behavior

506

Wiper/washer behavior

438

Smell

428

Powering on/off behavior

370

Recent change

348

HVAC behavior

277

Communication/network issue

35

Electrified system issue

10

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


10r80 transmission shifts from 7th & 9th gear to 2nd gear causing truck to jerk and over rev. there were two mil lights local shop was able to read and reset once and cleared codes. This just recurred and truck was not able to be driven. Ended up replacing transmission same week as this problem started. New transmission has been fine since.

2023 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


SHIFT SYS FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED

2022 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2025 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (POWER TRAIN) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were available. The contact made three separate appointments with the dealer and each time the contact was informed that parts remained on backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

2015 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated when leaving a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where a diagnostic tester was attached, however the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that while…

2020 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


Transmission issues: Harsh, erratic shifting (jerking, lurching, and hesitating, especially when cold). Delayed engagement (2 to 3 seconds before engaging Drive or Reverse). Gear slippage accompanied by prominent clunking. Severe risk of total transmission failure if left unaddressed.

2017 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


In November of 2025. I took my truck, 2017 f-150 3.5 Liter engine, to Crest Ford in Flat Rock Mi. There was a recall on the master cylinder (25S37). On 5-26-2026 we were following a friend to take his car to Dean Arbour Ford in east Tawas for service. While trying to slow down for a turn my brake pedal went VERY SOFT almost to the floor. I was able to slow my truck down enough to make the turn. I then proceeded very carefully to the dealer. It was all country roads with no traffic. By the…

2016 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


2016 Ford F-150 experiencing intermittent and dangerous transmission behavior consistent with the current Ford safety recall involving unexpected transmission downshifts on vehicles equipped with the 6R80 transmission. Vehicle previously required a full transmission replacement/rebuild in September 2025 after repeated violent downshifting and drivability problems. Diagnostic codes at that time included P0705, P0707, P1702, and P1921 involving transmission range sensor and intermittent…

2024 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


I was driving by and received multiple warnings about brakes. Brake assist, one pedal driving, reverse brake assist, general brake warning. After the came on the brake were spongy with a hard brake after applying more pressure to the pedal. I needed to apply more pressure because the car was not stopping. I almost hit various cars on the way home because there is certainly an adjustment needed to my braking habits. Very dangerous and unsafe. I took the truck to the dealership and quoted me…

2015 FORD F-150

Filed May 28, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2015 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 10 MPH inside a shopping center parking lot, the contact initiated a turn. Suddenly and without warning, the vehicle experienced a sensation of gliding and the contact was unable to maintain control. The vehicle then accelerated unexpectedly, which resulted in a total loss of steering and vehicle control. This sudden loss of control caused the vehicle to crash into a music academy building. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaigns…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.