Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2026 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2026 Ford F-150 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V689000 Tailgate Cable May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V655000 Front Row Seats Improperly Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V653000 Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V577000 Loose Rear Suspension Stabilizer Rod NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V576000 Loss of Drive Power from Incorrect Rear Axle Tail Bearing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V578000 Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V550000 Improperly Tightened Vehicle Joints NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2026 Ford F-150 has a moderate number of recalls (6) and complaints (12), suggesting average reliability. The recalls address significant issues like rear axle problems and fuel tank mounting. The limited complaint data indicates occasional issues rather than widespread, persistent problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| forward collision system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| service brakes | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| engine | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Battery checks and replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Engine overheating
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Electrical system failures
- Forward collision errors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2026 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.