Head-to-head reliability
Jaguar I PACE vs FORD F 150
How the Jaguar I 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 I PACE vs FORD F 150: The I PACE has 226 complaints over 6 years (about 38 per year) and 32 recalls, while the F 150 has 11,311 complaints over 10 years (about 1,131 per year) and 145 recalls. The I PACE's complaints center on electrical and battery failures, the F 150's on transmission and electrical issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Jaguar I PACE or FORD F 150 more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Jaguar I PACE
The Jaguar I PACE is an electric SUV that has generated 226 complaints over 6 years, averaging about 38 per year, with 32 recalls. The complaint pattern is dominated by electrical system issues, especially high-voltage battery thermal overload and software problems that can cause power loss or unexpected movement. Owners frequently report repeated recall visits and, in some cases, repurchase requests, suggesting a frustrating ownership experience with unresolved safety defects.
FORD F 150
The Ford F 150 is a full-size pickup that has accumulated 11,311 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 1,131 per year, with 145 recalls. The most common complaints involve power train problems, particularly hard or delayed transmission shifts and sudden loss of power, along with electrical glitches like camera and sensor failures. With 328 crash-related reports, 287 injuries, and 1 death, the data shows a high volume of safety-related incidents over a long production run.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Jaguar I PACE | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 226 Better | 11,311 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 32 Better | 145 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 3 Better | 328 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 37.7 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.
Jaguar I PACE
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM184
- 02FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER31
- 04SERVICE BRAKES20
- 05ENGINE16
Owners report high-voltage battery thermal overload, often leading to recalls with no final remedy, and software issues that can cause the car to enter limp mode or move unexpectedly. These failures can strand drivers and raise fire risk, making the vehicle unreliable for daily use.
Complaints describe stuttering, shaking, and rolling back when accelerating, as well as battery charge caps and fire hazard concerns after interim software fixes. These symptoms point to propulsion faults that affect drivability and safety.
Reports include limp mode reducing speed to 2 mph without warning, which can leave drivers stranded in traffic. While brake complaints are fewer, the sudden loss of power is a serious safety concern.
Although the I PACE is electric, engine-related complaints appear in the data, likely referring to propulsion or power delivery issues. Owners describe unexpected acceleration or failure to respond, which can be dangerous.
“I am writing to formally request that Jaguar Land Rover North America repurchase my 2020 I-PACE. The vehicle has two unrepaired safety recalls for high-voltage battery thermal overload, including one for which no final remedy is yet available, and it is curre…”
“On XXX, I was the sole passenger in a driverless Waymo (XXX) in [XXX]. Pickup: Chase Field ~4:14 PM. At ~4:25 PM on [XXX], a multi-lane urban arterial, the automated driving system decelerated the vehicle without cause to ~10 mph and held that speed in the nu…”
FORD F 150
- 01POWER TRAIN3,553
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,071
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,401
- 04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,164
- 05ENGINE847
The most common complaint is hard or delayed transmission shifts, especially in the 10R80 automatic, with reports of jerking, clunking, and sudden loss of power. These issues can cause the truck to shut off or drift, creating a crash risk.
Owners report warnings like 'Front Camera Malfunction' and 'Pre Collision Assist Not Available,' along with loud bangs from the transmission area. These electrical glitches can disable safety features and indicate broader reliability problems.
With 1,164 complaints, lighting issues such as headlight failures are frequently reported. Non-working lights reduce visibility and can lead to accidents or citations.
Engine complaints include stalling, rough running, and loss of power, sometimes accompanied by transmission problems. These can leave the driver stranded and are costly to repair.
“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 I PACE — 32 recalls
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
The risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised to park and charge vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The battery energy control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. In additio…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 I-PACE vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-369. The previous repair may not have been completed correctly, and still allow the high-voltage battery to overheat.
The risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised to park and charge their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and for 30 days after the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery energy control module software,…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. In the event that one of the turn signals stops working, the turn signal flash rate frequency will not adjust to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles…
The risk: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the Car Configuration File (CCF) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H475.
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 1…
The risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H421.
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 I PACE or FORD F 150: which should you buy?
The Jaguar I PACE has far fewer complaints per year (about 38) compared to the Ford F 150 (about 1,131), but the I PACE's issues are concentrated in high-voltage battery and electrical faults that often lack a permanent fix. The F 150's higher volume reflects its much larger sales base, yet its transmission and electrical problems are widespread and can cause sudden power loss. In practice, the I PACE may spend more time at the dealer for recall work, while the F 150 may have more frequent but varied repair needs.
Key differences
- The Jaguar I PACE has 226 complaints over 6 years, while the Ford F 150 has 11,311 over 10 years, but the I PACE's complaints are heavily concentrated in electrical and battery failures that can cause fires or power loss.
- Ford F 150 owners most often report transmission problems like hard shifts and sudden power loss, whereas I PACE owners report high-voltage battery thermal overload and software glitches.
- The I PACE has 32 recalls, many for battery issues with no final remedy, while the F 150 has 145 recalls covering lighting, engine, and electrical systems.
- Crash-related complaints are much higher for the F 150 (328) than the I PACE (3), but the I PACE's low volume may reflect fewer vehicles on the road.
- Check for open recalls related to high-voltage battery thermal overload and confirm whether a final remedy is available; if not, the car may be under a charge cap or fire risk.
- Test drive at low speeds and during acceleration to detect stuttering, shaking, or unexpected movement, which owners report as propulsion faults.
- During a test drive, pay attention to transmission shifts between gears 4-5 and 5-6 for jerking or clunking, and listen for loud bangs from the rear.
- Check that all driver-assist features like front camera and pre-collision assist are functional, as owners frequently report malfunction warnings.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls and whether remedies are available for both vehicles.
- For the I PACE, ask for documentation of any battery software updates or charge caps, and confirm the current state of health of the high-voltage battery.
- For the F 150, obtain a transmission service history and test drive extensively in stop-and-go and highway conditions to feel for harsh shifts.
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the electrical system and scan for stored fault codes on both vehicles.
- Check owner forums and complaint databases for the specific model year to see if common issues have been addressed by prior repairs.
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 I PACE | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | 617 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1507 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3432 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5234 |
| 2020 | 52 | 33 |
| 2019 | 148 | 36 |
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 I PACE or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Jaguar I PACE vs FORD F 150
- Jaguar I PACE total complaints
- 226
- FORD F 150 total complaints
- 11,311
- Jaguar I PACE total recalls
- 32
- FORD F 150 total recalls
- 145
- Jaguar I PACE avg complaints/year
- 37.7
- FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
- 1131.1
- More reliable overall
- Jaguar I PACE
- Jaguar I PACE top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- FORD F 150 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN