Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari F60 America vs FORD F 150
How the Ferrari F60 America and FORD F 150 compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Ferrari F60 America vs FORD F 150: the Ferrari has 0 complaints and 2 recalls, while the Ford F-150 has 11,311 complaints, 145 recalls, and 328 crash-related reports over 10 years. The F-150's owner reports focus on transmission and electrical faults. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari F60 America or FORD F 150 more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari F60 America
The Ferrari F60 America is an ultra-limited exotic, so ownership data is sparse: zero owner complaints over one year. It has two recalls, one for a passenger-side airbag inflator and one for hydraulic service brakes. With no complaint text on record, the main reliability story is the recall work itself, not a pattern of repeated failures.
FORD F 150
The Ford F-150 is a mass-market pickup with 11,311 complaints over 10 years, about 1,131 per year. The biggest reported areas are the power train, electrical system, exterior lighting, and engine. Owners describe hard or delayed shifts, sudden loss of power, loud transmission bangs, and dashboard warnings like front camera malfunction and pre-collision assist not available. There are also 328 crash-related reports, 287 injuries, and 1 death in the data.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari F60 America | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 11,311 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 Better | 145 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 328 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 1131.1 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 287 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Ferrari F60 America
No component data available.
A recall covers the front passenger-side airbag inflator module. A buyer should confirm this recall was completed, because an unrepaired inflator can affect airbag performance in a crash.
A recall covers service brakes, hydraulic. A buyer should verify the brake recall was performed, since brake hydraulic issues can reduce stopping ability.
FORD F 150
- 01POWER TRAIN3,553
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,071
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,401
- 04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,164
- 05ENGINE847
Owners report hard or delayed shifts, jerking between gears, loud bangs, and sudden loss of power. These symptoms can leave a driver stranded or unable to accelerate in traffic.
Owners report warnings such as front camera malfunction and pre-collision assist not available, plus noises tied to transmission downshifts. Electrical faults can disable driver-assist features and distract the driver.
Exterior lighting is a top complaint area and also appears in recalls for headlights. Lighting failures matter because they affect visibility for the driver and for other road users.
Engine complaints appear in the data and engine-related recalls are listed. Engine problems can be costly and may cause stalling or power loss.
“I started noticing hard and delayed shifts from 7th into 8th gear. My RPM's were not increasing when this happened, and then on a very crowded major road I lost all power, vehicle shut off and drifted, then started up and jerked again very hard. This failure…”
“I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2020 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission shifts hard (ie: jerks, clunks) between 4-5 and 5-6 gears, and has on occasion…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Ferrari F60 America — 2 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 48…
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
FORD F 150 — 145 recalls
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from…
The risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and br…
The risk: Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The re…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causin…
The risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also…
The risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's num…
Buyer analysis
Ferrari F60 America or FORD F 150: which should you buy?
The Ferrari F60 America has far fewer issues per year in the data: 0 complaints per year versus about 1,131 per year for the Ford F-150. In practice, the F-150 has a much larger and more varied record of owner-reported problems, especially with the transmission and electrical system. The Ferrari's record is mostly about two recalls rather than repeated owner complaints.
Key differences
- The Ferrari F60 America has 0 complaints and 2 recalls, while the Ford F-150 has 11,311 complaints and 145 recalls.
- Ford F-150 owners report hard shifts, delayed engagement, loud bangs, and sudden power loss in the power train, while the Ferrari has no complaint text on record.
- The F-150 has 328 crash-related reports, 287 injuries, and 1 death in the data; the Ferrari has 0 in each of those categories.
- The Ferrari's only listed issues are recalls for a passenger airbag inflator and hydraulic service brakes, while the F-150's top complaint areas are power train, electrical, lighting, and engine.
- Confirm the passenger-side airbag inflator recall was completed, since an unrepaired inflator is a safety concern.
- Confirm the hydraulic service brake recall was completed, because brake hydraulic faults can affect stopping.
- Test drive at low and highway speeds and watch for hard, delayed, or jerky shifts, especially between 4-5, 5-6, and 7-8 gears.
- Check for dashboard warnings such as front camera malfunction or pre-collision assist not available, and listen for loud bangs or popping sounds from the transmission or rear suspension.
Before you buy
- Ask for written proof that all open recalls were completed on the specific vehicle.
- For the Ford F-150, scan for stored transmission codes and test the 10-speed automatic through several upshifts and downshifts.
- For the Ford F-150, verify that driver-assist features like front camera and pre-collision assist work without warnings.
- For the Ferrari F60 America, have a marque specialist inspect the airbag and brake systems and confirm recall status.
- Check the NHTSA VIN lookup for both vehicles to see any unrepaired recalls before you buy.
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Ferrari F60 America or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari F60 America vs FORD F 150
- Ferrari F60 America total complaints
- 0
- FORD F 150 total complaints
- 11,311
- Ferrari F60 America total recalls
- 2
- FORD F 150 total recalls
- 145
- Ferrari F60 America avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
- 1131.1
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari F60 America
- FORD F 150 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN