MODEL
Ford F-150 Gas
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.
From a pure safety standpoint, the 2023 to 2025 Ford F-150 Gas puts up an impressive set of numbers. The best NHTSA Safety Index across our covered years reaches 91 out of 100, landing the truck in the Exceptional band - a strong result for any vehicle, and particularly notable in the full-size pickup segment where ride height and mass can complicate crash dynamics. The best-year crash-test results reinforce that headline: a perfect 5-out-of-5 stars in both frontal and side-impact testing. The rollover rating comes in at 4 out of 5, which is a reasonable outcome given the F-150's ride height and center of gravity - shoppers should note that no full-size truck is immune to rollover risk, and cautious highway driving habits matter here. Perhaps the most striking data point across the 2023 to 2025 model years is the complete absence of NHTSA recalls and zero owner complaints on record. A zero-recall count across three model years is genuinely uncommon for a high-volume vehicle, and it reflects well on Ford's production consistency during this period. Owner complaints are unverified allegations, but zero reported incidents involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths is a clean slate worth acknowledging. Bottom line: the F-150 Gas earns its Exceptional safety designation honestly, and the recall-free record adds real confidence for shoppers prioritizing safety.
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.