432 of the 6,163 complaints about the Ford F-150 (7.0%) concern Unspecified or other, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Unspecified or other share across all tracked vehicles.
432Complaints · Unspecified or other
7.0%Share of complaints
0.78×vs. all vehicles
74Last 12 months
5.3%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
74 Unspecified or other complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 90 in the 12 months before — down 18%.
24 of these reports (5.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 20 injuries and 1 death mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V271000 (2025-04-23, model year 2025).
2024 Ford F150 Lariat caught fire on 9/25/2026 while driving vehicle. White smoke came out of engine compartment, then black smoke. Cab filled with white smoke, then black smoke. We exited vehicle. Flames came out of engine compartment.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-26 · ODI 11767122 · Fire
i was driving on XXX south to grab some Mexican food for dinner. on the way at one point i smelled something burning like an oil smell. but didnt see anything and suspected it was the old car in front of me. and my f150 was running fine.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761379 · Fire
My F-150 previously experienced an unintended tailgate opening while the vehicle was being driven. I brought the vehicle to Sugar Loaf Ford on May 14, 2025, specifically because of this problem.
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-13 · ODI 11770761
As I was driving down the highway I hear loud sound like gun, I pull over on shoulder to see if my tire blow up. After I look around the car I see my sunroof was shattered thank god the cover was on in the inside. It was a terrifying experience
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-24 · ODI 11766696
I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2022 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission suddenly downshifted and slipped gears and jumping up gears.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-23 · ODI 11766300
ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE WHEEL END HUB BOLT IN THE REAR AXLE MAY BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK. CONTINUED DRIVING WITH A BROKEN BOLT MAY LEAD TO WEAR WITHIN THE AXLE AND DAMAGE THE AXLE HUB SPLINES.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-18 · ODI 11765354
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 25V271000 · 2025-04-23 · Model years: 2025
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
