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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Ford F-150

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 Ford F-150

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Ford F-150

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: F-150 needs more recall homework, F-150 has more complaint activity, F-150 has more severity reports and F-150 has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Ford F-150 2021 Ford F-150 Difference
Total recalls 22 27 F-150 has 5 more recalls
Total complaints 533 908 F-150 has 375 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 17 / 6 / 23 / 0 13 / 4 / 6 / 0 F-150 has 23 more severity reports
Defect investigations 3 1 F-150 has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 556 619 F-150 has 63 more communications
Recall completion reports 131 175 F-150 has 44 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 1 0 F-150 has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 47 22 F-150 has 25 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 29, 2026 F-150 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Power Train
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Visibility
Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 20 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $3,000 F-150 about $300 less
Safety-rating records 13 12 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Ford F-150

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Ford F-150

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and exterior lighting repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Ford F-150

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2021 Ford F-150

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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