There have been 46 safety recalls for the Ford F150. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford F150.
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1988 Ford Bronco, 1989 Ford Bronco, 1990 Ford Bronco, 1991 Ford Bronco, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 1988 Ford Escort, 1989 Ford Escort, 1990 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford EXP, 1991 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F150, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350, 1988 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Mustang, 1990 Ford Mustang, 1991 Ford Mustang, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1988 Ford Tempo, 1989 Ford Tempo, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1991 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1989 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1989 Mercury Cougar, 1990 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Mercury Cougar, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1988 Mercury Topaz, 1989 Mercury Topaz, 1990 Mercury Topaz, 1991 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Ford F Super Duty, 1992 Ford F Super Duty, 1993 Ford F Super Duty, 1991 Ford F-150, 1992 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1992 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1992 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford F-350, 1990 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F350 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Ford E-150, 1991 Ford E-250, 1991 Ford E-350, 1989 Ford E150, 1990 Ford E150, 1989 Ford E250, 1990 Ford E250, 1989 Ford E350, 1990 Ford E350, 1989 Ford Econoline, 1990 Ford Econoline, 1991 Ford Econoline, 1989 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F350 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES |
| Recall Summary: The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Ford E150, 1990 Ford E150, 1989 Ford E250, 1990 Ford E250, 1989 Ford E350, 1990 Ford E350, 1989 Ford Econoline, 1990 Ford Econoline, 1989 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Recall Summary: Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel could be transferred from one tank to the other,possibly resulting in fuel overflow and spillage, in presence of an ignitionsource, a fire could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F350 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES |
| Recall Summary: Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 25, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition | 7,900,000 |
| Aug. 2, 1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 1,131,000 |
| Sep. 4, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices | 350,000 |
| Jun. 1, 1990 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 111,000 |
| Aug. 15, 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices | 1,100 |
| Jul. 14, 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank | 3,000 |
| Sep. 2, 1988 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 57,400 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 1,220 |
| May. 26, 1987 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 108 |
| Dec. 26, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 246 |
| Oct. 2, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 85,000 |
| Mar. 7, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 98,162 |
| Mar. 15, 1982 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 12,500 |
| May. 21, 1981 | Structure | 130 |
| Nov. 10, 1980 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 6,260 |
| Aug. 6, 1980 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 24,400 |
| Apr. 10, 1980 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 8,170 |
| Oct. 26, 1979 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 30 |
| Sep. 17, 1979 | Wheel | 40,000 |
| Aug. 7, 1979 | Wheel | 22,500 |
| May. 15, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 82,000 |
| Jan. 29, 1979 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 62,000 |
| Jan. 26, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 105 |
| Jan. 15, 1979 | Visibility:windshield | 12 |
| Nov. 27, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 7,000 |
| Sep. 15, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 22,000 |
| Sep. 11, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 103 |
| Aug. 7, 1978 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 7 |
| May. 15, 1978 | Steering:linkages | 77 |
| Apr. 28, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 61,417 |
| Feb. 16, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 47,339 |
| Jan. 30, 1978 | Wheel | 17,000 |
| Dec. 14, 1977 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 40,000 |
| Nov. 15, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 30,000 |
| Oct. 25, 1977 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 19,000 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Steering:linkages | 13,707 |
| Sep. 23, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control | 16,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 60,000 |
| Jun. 2, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 11 |
| Nov. 23, 1976 | Equipment:other:labels | 12,500 |
| Feb. 27, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist | 101 |
| May. 29, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 2,709 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| May. 21, 1973 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 11,301 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 Ford F150 | 4 |
| 1989 Ford F150 | 4 |
| 1988 Ford F150 | 2 |
| 1987 Ford F150 | 3 |
| 1986 Ford F150 | 1 |
| 1985 Ford F150 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford F150 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford F150 | 1 |
| 1981 Ford F150 | 3 |
| 1980 Ford F150 | 4 |
| 1979 Ford F150 | 9 |
| 1978 Ford F150 | 9 |
| 1977 Ford F150 | 5 |
| 1976 Ford F150 | 1 |
| 1975 Ford F150 | 3 |
| 1973 Ford F150 | 1 |