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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 · 19 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 19 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Ford F-150

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Ford F-150

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2026 Ford F-150 2025 Ford F-150 Difference
Total recalls 1 12 F-150 has 11 more recalls
Total complaints 1 90 F-150 has 89 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 6 / 2 / 2 / 0 F-150 has 10 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 29 144 F-150 has 115 more communications
Recall completion reports 1 37 F-150 has 36 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 4 24 F-150 has 20 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint Apr 14, 2026 May 29, 2026 F-150 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 19 combined MPG 19 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,150 $3,150 Similar
Safety-rating records 8 8 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 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 electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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?

What to inspect first

2026 Ford F-150

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2025 Ford F-150

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

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.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show