Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (26.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (PE24014, opened May 2024) covers Fuel System, Diesel, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 67 · 26.4% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 43 · 16.9% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 32 · 12.6% | Under investigation | PE24014 |
| Suspension | 28 · 11% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 · 10.6% | Under investigation | PE24014 |
| Engine | 26 · 10.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 254 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · 2019 · reported 08/28/2019
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lurched forward and hesitated to accelerate. Additionally…”NHTSA complaint 11618838 — filed 10/09/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“THis vehicle was purchased new from Ray Varner Ford, CLinton TN. Ford issued a Safety REcall notice for insulating material contacting the driveshaft. I took…”NHTSA complaint 11617926 — filed 10/03/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while accelerating, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. Upon inspection, it was discovered that…”NHTSA complaint 11604301 — filed 07/24/2024 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 67 of 254 NHTSA complaints (26.4%), followed by steering (43), fuel system, diesel (32), suspension (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
254 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 19V633000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE24014) into fuel system, diesel that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
