Overview
This guide lists the recall campaigns the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the Ford F-150, 2016–2024 model years, grouped by the system they affect, with what a pre-purchase inspection can and cannot tell you about each. It is built from NHTSA's recall records pulled on August 27, 2026, not from owner-forum anecdotes or failure-rate guesses.
NHTSA lists 88 campaigns for this model across those years. The 12 most recent, running from July 2026 back to July 2025, are covered below; older campaigns are not repeated here, so run the VIN yourself rather than treating this page as the complete list. Model years shown are limited to this guide's 2016–2024 range; a campaign can list earlier or later years.
How to read an F-150 recall list
A recall campaign applies to certain vehicles, identified by VIN, built in a specific window. A model year appearing in a campaign does not mean every car of that year is affected, and a car outside the listed years can still be included in a multi-model campaign.
This page lists recall campaigns, which are manufacturer safety actions recorded by NHTSA; it does not rank reliability. A completed recall means the manufacturer's repair has been performed on that vehicle. What matters for a used purchase is whether the specific car in front of you has any open campaign and whether the seller can show the work was done.
Ford F-150: Fuel system recalls
July 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V455000, listed for Ford F-150 model years 2021–2022 (2016–2024 range). The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: A fuel pump sits inside the tank, so no visual inspection can judge its condition. What an inspector can do is run the OBD-II scan for stored trouble codes and check fluid levels and oil leaks. The road test, where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and conditions are safe, evaluates the drivetrain. Whether the recall repair or update was performed is a VIN-lookup question, not an inspection one.
Ford F-150: Electrical, software and camera recalls
July 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V489000, listed for Ford F-150 model years 2021–2023 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2021 to 2026 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
June 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V370000, listed for Ford F-150 model year 2017 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to 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. An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge.
February 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V104000, listed for Ford F-150 model years 2021–2024 (2016–2024 range). 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. 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. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2021 to 2027 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: Lights, gauges, and the operation of the other electrical items are part of every inspection, and Silver adds a battery load test. Gold adds a full electronics and infotainment audit. Whether a software update or a battery-related campaign was completed is a VIN-lookup question.
Ford F-150: Transmission, drivetrain and propulsion recalls
June 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V402000, listed for Ford F-150 model year 2021 (2016–2024 range). The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge.
June 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V375000, listed for Ford F-150 model year 2018 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral. Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.
April 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V237000, listed for Ford F-150 model years 2016–2017 (2016–2024 range). A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear. Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2015 to 2017 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.
August 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V512000, listed for Ford F-150 model years 2023–2024 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines. Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2023 to 2025 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall.
What the inspection covers here: The motor and transmission and all driveline components, including four-wheel and all-wheel-drive systems, are part of every inspection, and the road test, where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and conditions are safe, evaluates the drivetrain. The OBD-II scan lists any stored trouble codes. Whether a recall repair or software update was applied is a VIN-lookup question.
Ford F-150: Lighting and visibility recalls
June 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V373000, listed for Ford F-150 model years 2018–2020 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge.
October 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V729000, listed for Ford F-150 model years 2021–2023 (2016–2024 range). The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle. A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge.
August 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V515000, listed for Ford F-150 model year 2022 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to vehicles repaired incorrectly under recalls 22V686 and 23V802. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge.
August 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V517000, listed for Ford F-150 model year 2022 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall 22V686. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: Lights are checked on every inspection, and glass is examined for cracks, chips, and other flaws. Whether a lighting or visibility recall was completed is a VIN-lookup question.
Check an F-150's VIN for open recalls before you drive out
Enter the 17-character VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), which is free and shows open recalls for that exact vehicle. Manufacturers also offer their own recall lookups. The VIN is usually on the dashboard at the base of the windshield and on the driver's door jamb. Ask the seller for it before you travel.
If the lookup shows an open campaign, the remedy text NHTSA records for most campaigns describes the repair or update as free to the owner. Ask the seller for the dealer paperwork showing the work was done, or make the open repair a condition of the sale. If NHTSA flags a do-not-drive advisory, do not take delivery until the repair is complete.
What a pre-purchase inspection adds on top of a recall lookup
The recall lookup tells you what the manufacturer has reported to NHTSA. An independent inspection tells you what is going on with the car you are about to buy, including problems no recall covers.
Every Vehicle Inspectors inspection covers the body and paint for prior repair or respray, rust and underbody condition, tires and wheels, glass, evidence of previous accident or flood damage, lights and gauges and the electrical items, the interior and seat belts, the motor and transmission, the driveline including all-wheel-drive systems, steering, suspension, braking components and exhaust, the engine bay, fluid levels and leaks, an OBD-II scan for stored codes (1996 and newer vehicles), and a road test where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and conditions are safe. You receive a photo-documented PDF report with a plain-English go, caution, or stop summary.
Silver adds a battery load test, brake pad and rotor measurement, and A/C and heater temperature readings. Gold adds an extended road test with live OBD-II data capture, a full electronics and infotainment audit, and paint-depth readings panel by panel. The tiers are price bands by vehicle value; the core inspection is the same at each. See pricing or book an inspection and paste the listing link.