Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
41 complaint records5 crash reports
"The automatic forward collision warning slammed on the breaks whe. There were no other vehicles or obstacles in the road..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
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Power train
24 complaint records
"While the manufacture states parts are available, I have not been able to get any and have been waiting since October of 2025. NHTSA Recall Number25V512..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
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Electrical system
22 complaint records
"Vehicle displayed Charge System Fault message on dash. Upon review at dealership they determined that alternator was bad and needed replaced. Vehicle has less than 15,000 miles on it. Took to dealership in mid-January and part is on national back order...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
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Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V104000 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026... | Normally free |
| 25V823000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. | Normally free |
| 25V540000 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup. | Normally free |
| 25V512000 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. | Normally free |
| 25V488000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. | Normally free |
| 25V398000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing... | Normally free |
| 25V344000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. | Normally free |
| 25V309000 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach. | Normally free |
| 25V271000 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. | Normally free |
| 25V198000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. | Normally free |
| 25V164000 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. | Normally free |
| 24V851000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026342 2026-07-14 | Lights And Instruments | 105 | Issue: This recall is for certain integrated trailer modules that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. |
| 2026079 2026-02-20 | Lights And Instruments | 627,267 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer brakes not to work on certain vehicles. |
| 2025691 2025-12-12 | Powertrain | 50,037 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the integrated park module could cause the park pawl not to engage when the transmission is shifted to the park (P) position. |
| 2025663 2025-12-01 | Brakes | 120 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the electronic brake booster (EBB) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EBB could enter a failsafe mode and cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force. |
| 2025436 2025-08-22 | Lights And Instruments | 73,524 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. |
| 2025414 2025-08-08 | Powertrain | 22,663 | Issue: On certain trucks, the rear axle hub bolt(s) could break and cause the axle shaft(s) splines to wear. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. |
| 2025392 2025-07-25 | Brakes | 60,221 | Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the electronic brake booster motor to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in brake pedal force. |
| 2025394 2025-07-25 | Seats And Restraints | 6,534 | Issue: On certain hybrid trucks, the seat belt reminder chime may not work when you start the vehicle and your seat belt isn't buckled. |
| 2025324 2025-06-13 | Electrical | 428 | Issue: On certain trucks, the engine wiring harness could become damaged by contact with the engine coolant hose. As a result, the powertrain control module (PCM) connector pins could pull out. If this happens, the engine could stall. |
| 2025284 2025-05-23 | Engine | 33 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the connecting rods may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine. |
| 2025286 2025-05-23 | Suspension | 11,409 | Issue: On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. |
| 2025258 2025-05-09 | Steering | 1,846 | Issue: On certain trucks, the bolt used to attach the lower steering shaft to the steering gear may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a loss of steering control. |
| 2025162 2025-03-28 | High Voltage | 4 | Issue: On a small number of hybrid trucks, the wrong fuse may have been installed in the high-voltage battery junction box. |
| 2025163 2025-03-28 | Engine | 653 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine cup plug(s) may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels. |
| 2025132 2025-03-14 | Powertrain | 39 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission valve body may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the reverse gear may not work, or the vehicle could move forward, when the reverse ("R") or neutral ("N") positions are selected. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 55093 Aug 2026 | Structure | Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a concern of the windshield wipers not parking in the correct position on the windshield and/or over-traveling. This may be due to incorrect alignment of the wiper pivot arm on the wiper linkage assembly. | |
| TSB 26-2360 Aug 2026 | Power Train | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above may exhibit an intermittent extended crank with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to various software parameters in the powertrain control module (PCM). | |
| SSM 55071 Aug 2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCruise is active and when traveling in a "Blue Zone". Speed sign recognition may also be inaccurate. | |
| SSM 55031 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with... | |
| SSM 55021 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). | |
| SSM 55008 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2021-2026 Ford vehicles may exhibit inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote start is performed through the Ford mobile application or with the key fob. | |
| TSB 26-2316 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with 360-degree camera may exhibit a distorted or corrupted 360-degree camera image in the center display screen. This may be due to the software in the image processing module A (IPMA). | |
| TSB 26-2294 Jul 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2066. Reason for update: To remove "(2024 only)" from the Issue statement to include 2021-2025 vehicles that may exhibit a clicking sound coming from the gear shift lever. | |
| 26E04 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update | |
| SSM 54993 Jul 2026 | Service Brakes | Some 2025-2026 F-150 Raptor vehicles may exhibit increased sensitivity or braking force when applying the brake pedal at slower speeds. | |
| TSB 26-2304 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin supersedes 25-2383. Reason for update: to add 2023-2026 F-150 2.7L vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit a vibration/shudder felt during light throttle tip in at highway speeds (8,9,10 gear) with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)... | |
| 26B10 Jun 2026 | Vehicle Speed Control | Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F-150, 2026 Model Year Mustang, Navigator, and 2026-2027 Model Year Expedition Vehicles Accelerator Pedal Inspection and Replacement | |
| TSB 26-2297 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions. | |
| SSM 54940 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a U2100:00 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for initial configuration incomplete stored in the trailer control module (TRM). | |
| TSB 26-2264 Jun 2026 | Suspension | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above may exhibit a clunking noise from the rear suspension while turning at low speeds. This may be due to binding at the leaf spring clinch clips. | |
| 25L05 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Certain 2024-2025 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with 2.7L Engine Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label Update | |
| TSB 26-2263 May 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. | |
| SSM 54874 May 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Some 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an incorrect fuel gauge indication when distance to empty (DTE) is below 50 miles. Workshop Manual (WSM), Sections 413-01 > Description and Operation > Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description along... | |
| SSM 54877 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles may experience a no crank/no start condition and/or display various warning indicators/messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), including but not limited to, "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available", "Hill Start Assist Not Available",... | |
| SSM 54824 May 2026 | Power Train | Some 2023-2026 F-150 Raptor R vehicles may experience an intermittent extended crank condition when starting the vehicle with no powertrain related diagnostics trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). | |
| TSB 26-2233 May 2026 | Engine | This article supersedes TSB 26-2116 to clarify the prior approval statement. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter adapter to engine block mounting area. | |
| TSB 26-2238 May 2026 | Power Train | This article supersedes TSB 26-2130 to update labor operation to reprogram the PCM and check EVAP system from actual time to fixed time, and add extra time to reprogram coordinated modules (if required). | |
| TSB 26-2185 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations for Transit. | |
| TSB 26-2217 May 2026 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin supersedes 24-2441. Reason for update: consolidation of prior bulletins and an update the Service Procedure to diagnose and replace the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor with an updated version. | |
| SSM 54768 Apr 2026 | Electrical System | Some 2025-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern, disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery cables for 10 minutes and reconnect. | |
| PDM-26.21.5 F-150 Apr 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Visibility/Wiper | Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature |
| SSM 54753 Apr 2026 | Vehicle Speed Control | Some 2026 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine and 2025-2026 F-150 Raptor vehicles equipped with a 5.2L or 3.5L engine may exhibit a lack of power while in transport mode and up to 1 hour after exiting transport mode. | |
| SSM 54733 Apr 2026 | Service Brakes | Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Expedition/Navigator/F-150/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a "Check Brake System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0563 stored in the ABS module. | |
| TSB 26-2116 Apr 2026 | Engine | This article supersedes TSB 25-2323 to update the Service procedure, Parts list, and add a clarification note about Cost Cap and Prior approval process requirement for vehicles under NVLW. | |
| DDM-26.21.5 F-150 Apr 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Visibility/Wiper | Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature |
Showing 30 of 149 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 12 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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