Head-to-head reliability
Jaguar F PACE vs FORD F 150
How the Jaguar F PACE 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
Jaguar F PACE vs FORD F 150: The F PACE has 149 complaints and 27 recalls over 10 years, while the F 150 has 11,311 complaints and 145 recalls. The F 150's higher volume reflects its popularity, but both show serious transmission, engine, and electrical issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Jaguar F PACE or FORD F 150 more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Jaguar F PACE
The Jaguar F PACE is a luxury SUV that, based on NHTSA data, has a relatively low complaint volume—149 over 10 years—but a high ratio of recalls to complaints (27 recalls). Owners report serious issues like engine failures, electrical fires, and fuel system problems, often leading to costly repairs. With 14 crash-related complaints and 17 injuries, it's a vehicle that demands careful inspection and a thorough pre-purchase check.
FORD F 150
The Ford F 150 is a full-size pickup with a massive complaint volume—11,311 over 10 years—and 145 recalls. The most common trouble spots are the power train (especially transmission) and electrical system, with many owners reporting hard shifts, loss of power, and camera malfunctions. Despite the high number of complaints, the F 150's popularity means parts and service are widely available, but buyers should be aware of recurring transmission and electrical gremlins.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Jaguar F PACE | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 149 Better | 11,311 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 27 Better | 145 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 14 Better | 328 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 14.9 Better | 1131.1 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 17 Better | 287 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 1 | 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.
Jaguar F PACE
- 01ENGINE57
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29
- 03FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER18
- 05POWER TRAIN17
Owners report engine failures requiring extensive repairs, such as a 2017 F-Pace needing $8,600 in fixes after less than 4,200 miles. Another owner noted a 2019 model with only 19k miles already had issues, suggesting potential reliability concerns even at low mileage.
Complaints include headlamp malfunction due to condensation and a severe case where smoke and fire emerged from the engine compartment while driving at 65 mph. These electrical faults can lead to safety hazards and expensive repairs.
A recall (H009) was linked to a drive shaft snapping, causing loss of control and near-collisions. Another owner faced a catastrophic coolant system failure that disabled the vehicle on the roadside, requiring police and fire response.
The gear selector can stick at start-up, preventing the car from engaging out of park until restarted. This intermittent issue can leave drivers stranded and is a common annoyance reported by owners.
“I am writing to file a formal complaint against Carvana regarding the purchase of a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. Despite driving less than 4189 miles, the vehicle requires extensive repairs costing $8,600.00 before taxes, with additional maintenance costs of $1,400.00…”
“I PURCHASED A 2019 JAGUAR F PACE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN NEW JERSEY ON OCTOBER 5TH 2019. I WAS THE 2ND OWNER AND THE CAR ALREADY HAD 19K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAR IS WELL SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AND IS U…”
FORD F 150
- 01POWER TRAIN3,553
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,071
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,401
- 04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,164
- 05ENGINE847
Many owners report hard, delayed, or jerky shifts from the 10-speed automatic transmission, sometimes accompanied by a loss of power and the vehicle shutting off. This can happen on crowded roads, increasing crash risk.
Common complaints include warning messages like 'Front Camera Malfunction' and 'Pre Collision Assist Not Available' appearing on start-up. These electronic glitches can disable safety features and are often difficult to diagnose.
With 1,164 complaints, exterior lighting issues are frequent, though specific failure details are not provided in the sample. Recalls for headlights suggest potential problems that could affect visibility and safety.
Engine-related complaints number 847, and recalls cover engine issues. While not as dominant as transmission problems, engine faults can be costly and may lead to breakdowns.
“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.
Jaguar F PACE — 27 recalls
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2023 F-Pace vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
The risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's numb…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 F-Pace vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
The risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H506.
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land…
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's custome…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2025 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, and 2026 Range Rover Evoque, and Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. Moisture may have entered the gear shift module (GSM) during assembly, which can cause the gear shift position indica…
The risk: A gear shift position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission gear position, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the GSM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover’s customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D054 and H566.
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
Jaguar F PACE or FORD F 150: which should you buy?
The Jaguar F PACE has far fewer complaints per year (14.9) compared to the Ford F 150 (1,131.1), but the F 150's higher volume reflects its much larger sales. In practice, the F 150's issues are more widespread, while the F PACE's lower complaint count still includes severe safety-related failures.
Key differences
- The Ford F 150 has 11,311 complaints vs. 149 for the Jaguar F PACE, but the F 150 sells in far greater numbers, so per-vehicle rates may be closer.
- Transmission problems dominate F 150 complaints (3,553 power train), while the F PACE's top issue is engine (57 complaints).
- The F PACE has 27 recalls and 14 crash-related complaints; the F 150 has 145 recalls and 328 crash-related complaints.
- Electrical issues are common in both: F PACE owners report headlamp condensation and engine fires; F 150 owners report camera and pre-collision assist malfunctions.
- Check for coolant system integrity and any signs of overheating or leaks, as catastrophic coolant failure has been reported.
- Inspect the drive shaft and undercarriage for signs of snapping or damage, especially if recall H009 applies.
- Test drive at various speeds to detect hard or delayed shifts, especially between 4-5, 5-6, and 7-8 gears.
- Verify that all driver-assist features (front camera, pre-collision assist) function without warning messages on start-up.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and check for open recalls on both models.
- For the F PACE, have a mechanic inspect the engine, cooling system, and drive shaft.
- For the F 150, test the transmission thoroughly and scan for electronic error codes.
- Ask for maintenance records, especially for transmission fluid changes on the F 150.
- Consider a pre-purchase inspection by a brand-specific specialist to catch model-specific issues.
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 | Jaguar F PACE | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | 0 | 329 |
| 2024 | 0 | 617 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1507 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3432 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5234 |
| 2020 | 14 | 33 |
| 2019 | 17 | 36 |
| 2018 | 43 | 56 |
| 2017 | 63 | 43 |
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 Jaguar F PACE or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Jaguar F PACE vs FORD F 150
- Jaguar F PACE total complaints
- 149
- FORD F 150 total complaints
- 11,311
- Jaguar F PACE total recalls
- 27
- FORD F 150 total recalls
- 145
- Jaguar F PACE avg complaints/year
- 14.9
- FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
- 1131.1
- More reliable overall
- Jaguar F PACE
- Jaguar F PACE top complaint area
- ENGINE
- FORD F 150 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN