Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2018 vs 2019 FORD F-150
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 95 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 31.0% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 2018 share | 2019 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 37.7% | 47.7% | ▲ 10.0 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 6.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 5.2 pts smaller share |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1.0% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.2 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 3.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts smaller share |
| ENGINE | 19.4% | 21.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 3.4% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | 1.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 0.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.3 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4.1% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1.8% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.4 pts larger share |
| AIR BAGS | 0.8% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts larger share |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 0.1% | 0.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | 0.5% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts smaller share |
| TIRES | 0.0% | not reported | ▼ 0.0 pts smaller share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 0.8% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.0 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 0.7% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.0 pts smaller share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25.1% | 19.1% | ▼ 6.1 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, POWER TRAIN, SEAT BELTS, SEATS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STRUCTURE, and SUSPENSION
Campaign components: BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and SEATS
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 33 → 7
- ◆ Injuries
- 52 → 25