Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari Purosangue vs FORD F 150
How the Ferrari Purosangue 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 Purosangue vs FORD F 150: The Purosangue has 1 complaint over 4 years (0.3/year) and 3 electrical recalls, while the F-150 has 11,621 complaints over 10 years (1,162.1/year), 151 recalls, and 330 crash-related reports. The F-150 also shows 297 injuries and 1 death. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari Purosangue or FORD F 150 more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari Purosangue
The Ferrari Purosangue is a low-volume luxury SUV with very few complaints on record—just 1 over 4 years, averaging 0.3 per year. That single complaint is about the electrical system, and there are 3 recalls, all for interior/under-dash wiring. With no crash, injury, or death reports in the data, the main ownership concern is potential electrical gremlins rather than widespread mechanical failures.
FORD F 150
The Ford F-150 is a high-volume pickup with 11,621 complaints over 10 years, averaging 1,162.1 per year. The most common trouble spots are the power train (3,648 complaints), electrical system (2,100), and unknown or other (1,431). Owners report serious issues like transmissions stuck in limp mode, lead frame failures, and even a rear window exploding due to a defroster short. There are also 330 crash-related complaints, 297 injuries, and 1 death, plus 151 recalls.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari Purosangue | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1 Better | 11,621 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 Better | 151 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 330 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.3 Better | 1162.1 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 297 |
| 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 Purosangue
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
The only owner complaint on file for the Purosangue is an electrical system issue, and all 3 recalls involve interior/under-dash wiring. This suggests that if something does go wrong, it may be hard to trace and could affect multiple electronic features.
FORD F 150
- 01POWER TRAIN3,648
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,100
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,431
- 04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,224
- 05ENGINE880
Owners report transmissions that go into limp mode, get stuck in 5th gear, and fail due to lead frame or output speed sensor problems. One owner said a lead frame issue 'nearly ended my life' after a near collision, showing these faults can happen while driving.
Complaints include the same lead frame defect and a rear window defroster short that caused the back window to explode outward. These electrical faults can disable the truck or create sudden safety hazards.
This category captures odd failures like the exploding rear window, which owners say happened with no impact. Such unpredictable issues are hard to inspect for and can be expensive to fix.
With 1,224 complaints, lighting problems are common enough to matter. Faulty lights can reduce visibility and may not be covered after basic warranty, so check all lamps and wiring.
“This lead frame issue is never ending. Well over a decade without a proper remedy. I’m very familiar with it. but this one nearly ended my life. After the near collision I called my mechanic and bought a new ford lead frame from a dealership. It’s doing fine…”
“My 2017 Ford F-150 V8 with the 6-speed automatic transmission has been experiencing a serious and recurring transmission malfunction. The truck has consistently, almost on a daily basis, gone into limp mode and become stuck in 5th gear. It also frequently fai…”
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 Purosangue — 3 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
FORD F 150 — 151 recalls
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 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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block he…
The risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
The risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the do…
The risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer…
Buyer analysis
Ferrari Purosangue or FORD F 150: which should you buy?
The Ferrari Purosangue has far fewer issues per year (0.3 vs. 1,162.1 for the Ford F-150). In practice, that means a Purosangue owner is much less likely to face frequent repair visits, while an F-150 owner should expect a higher chance of transmission, electrical, and other problems over time.
Key differences
- The Purosangue has 1 complaint and 3 recalls, all electrical/wiring; the F-150 has 11,621 complaints and 151 recalls across many systems.
- F-150 owners report dangerous power train failures like limp mode and stuck gears, while the Purosangue has no reported crash, injury, or death complaints.
- The F-150 has 330 crash-related complaints, 297 injuries, and 1 death; the Purosangue has zero in all three categories.
- Electrical issues appear in both, but the F-150's include a rear window defroster short that shattered the glass, while the Purosangue's are limited to under-dash wiring recalls.
- Check all interior and under-dash wiring for signs of chafing, loose connectors, or previous recall work, since all 3 recalls involve this area.
- Test every electrical feature—windows, lights, infotainment, climate control—because the sole complaint is electrical and faults may be intermittent.
- Scan for transmission codes like P0722 (output speed sensor) and test drive at highway speeds to see if it enters limp mode or sticks in gear.
- Inspect the rear window and defroster circuit for cracks or prior repairs, as owners report the glass can shatter after defroster use.
Before you buy
- Ask for the full NHTSA recall history and proof that all open recalls were completed, especially wiring fixes on the Purosangue and power train/electrical recalls on the F-150.
- On the F-150, have a mechanic check transmission behavior, lead frame condition, and output speed sensor function before buying.
- On the Purosangue, verify that under-dash wiring recalls were done and test all electronics during a long test drive.
- For either vehicle, request a pre-purchase inspection from a shop that knows the model, and review the NHTSA complaint database for your specific model year.
- Confirm the vehicle identification number (VIN) against NHTSA recall lookups to see if any unrepaired safety campaigns remain.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Ferrari Purosangue | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 35 |
| 2025 | 0 | 345 |
| 2024 | 0 | 638 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1527 |
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 Purosangue or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari Purosangue vs FORD F 150
- Ferrari Purosangue total complaints
- 1
- FORD F 150 total complaints
- 11,621
- Ferrari Purosangue total recalls
- 3
- FORD F 150 total recalls
- 151
- Ferrari Purosangue avg complaints/year
- 0.3
- FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
- 1162.1
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari Purosangue
- Ferrari Purosangue top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- FORD F 150 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN