Ford F-150 Driver-assist systems problems
92 of the 5,985 complaints about the Ford F-150 (1.5%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #11 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2021 model (26, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (4). 31 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 21 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “cruise”, “control”, “adaptive”, “front camera” and “collision”. 5 of these reports (5.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 31 · Previous 12 months: 21
Common terms in reports
- cruise36
- control44
- adaptive20
- front camera12
- collision26
- engaged18
What owners report
I was involved in a rear end collision where I was at fault. I suspect the ADAS in my 2024 F-150 malfunctioned because it did not prevent the collision. I impacted the rear of a minivan at approximately 20 mph. The ADAS did not take evasive action.
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while idle at a red light, while using the brake hold feature, the vehicle's brakes suddenly released, causing them to rear-end the vehicle in front. No air bags deployed.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V373000 (Exterior Lighting) and Customer Satisfaction Program: 25N17 (Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer…
Adaptive Cruise Control and/or Camera System misreads speed limit signs. 1. System misreads speed limit signs by acquiring information from State Route sign. Example: SR248, Speed Limit 55mph, SR248 marker 20, Reads it as 20mph.
I was required to complete the recall 24E12 on my 2018 ford F 150 2.7L eco boost XLT. Upon completion the check engine light comes on. I looked into this and this is an ongoing problem with the emissions recall . I scanned for a code and P0430 is coming up.
Vehicle Information 2021 Ford F-150 XL Supercrew approximately 35,000 miles. While traveling southbound on [XXX] near [XXX], Ok, I was operating my 2021 Ford F-150 XL at approximately 75 mph with the cruise control engaged.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Ford F-150
Related reading
- Phantom braking and other driver-assist complaints: what goes wrong and which models draw the most reportsHow automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise and lane keeping produce false alarms, why some models generate far more reports, what NHTSA has investigated, and what to test before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the Ford F-150?
92 of the 5,985 complaints about the Ford F-150 (1.5%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #11 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ford F-150 model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2021 model (26, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (4).
Is there a recall for Ford F-150 Driver-assist systems problems?
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.