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Ford F-150 Gas Safety
NHTSA safety across every Ford F-150 Gas model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Ford F-150 Gas we cover (2023 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 91 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2026 at 88. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Ford F-150 is America's best-selling full-size pickup truck, built for buyers who need serious hauling and towing capability without sacrificing everyday usability. Offered in a wide range of trims and configurations, the gas-powered F-150 targets work-site professionals, families, and lifestyle truck buyers alike. It sits at the heart of the highly competitive full-size truck segment and carries enormous weight as a benchmark vehicle in its class.
The 2023 to 2025 Ford F-150 Gas series presents a notably clear safety record, marked by a complete absence of NHTSA recalls and zero owner complaints across all three model years. This unblemished record is uncommon for a high-volume vehicle, reflecting well on Ford's manufacturing quality for this period. The absence of reported incidents involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths provides a strong foundation for its safety profile. This strong performance extends to its crash-test results. The F-150 Gas achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in both frontal and side-impact testing. The rollover rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, a reasonable outcome for a full-size pickup, given the inherent challenges of ride height and center of gravity in this segment. Drivers should remain mindful that cautious driving practices are essential with any truck to mitigate rollover risk. Overall, the Ford F-150 Gas earns an Exceptional Safety Index score of 91 out of 100. This places it in the highest safety band, a significant achievement, particularly within the full-size pickup truck category.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the F-150 as the benchmark of the full-size truck segment, praising its broad capability, refined driving manners, and wide range of available configurations. Most consider it the default choice against which competitors are measured, with professional assessments consistently landing it at or near the top of its class.
- The F-150 Gas earned a 91 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index in its best covered year, placing it in the Exceptional band - one of the stronger safety scores available in the full-size truck segment.
- Frontal and side crash-test ratings hit the maximum 5 out of 5 stars in the best tested year, signaling strong structural performance in the most common collision scenarios.
- The rollover rating of 4 out of 5 stars is solid but serves as a reminder that all tall, body-on-frame trucks carry inherent rollover exposure - defensive driving and proper load management remain important.
- Zero NHTSA recalls and zero owner complaints across the 2023 to 2025 model years is a notably clean safety record for a vehicle produced in the very high volumes the F-150 commands.