Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Grancabrio vs FORD F 150
How the Maserati Grancabrio 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
Maserati Grancabrio vs FORD F 150: The Grancabrio has 0 complaints over 3 years and 3 recalls, while the F-150 has 11,311 complaints over 10 years and 145 recalls. The F-150 also reports 328 crash-related complaints and 287 injuries. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Grancabrio or FORD F 150 more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Grancabrio
The Maserati Grancabrio is a low-volume luxury convertible, and its NHTSA record reflects that: zero owner complaints over three years. That doesn't mean flawless, just that few are on the road and even fewer owners file reports. The three recalls are for software and headlights, so the main ownership concern is staying on top of recall notices rather than managing a stream of reported breakdowns.
FORD F 150
The Ford F-150 is a mass-market pickup with a huge owner base, and its complaint volume is correspondingly large: over 11,000 complaints in ten years, about 1,131 per year. The most common trouble spots are the powertrain, electrical system, and lighting, with owner reports describing hard or delayed shifts, sudden power loss, and warning messages. Recalls are frequent, covering batteries, engines, seats, and headlights.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Grancabrio | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 11,311 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 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.
Maserati Grancabrio
No component data available.
A recall covers back-over prevention software, which can affect rear visibility warnings. Buyers should confirm this recall was performed, since a missed update could leave the system not working as intended.
Two separate recalls involve headlights. Owners have not filed complaints, but headlight failures can reduce nighttime visibility, so it's worth checking that both recall remedies were completed.
There are no owner complaints on file for this model. That is a positive sign, but it also means there is little real-world failure data to rely on, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is especially important.
FORD F 150
- 01POWER TRAIN3,553
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,071
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,401
- 04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,164
- 05ENGINE847
Owners report hard or delayed shifts, jerking, and clunking from the 10-speed automatic transmission, and in some cases a sudden loss of power while driving. These symptoms can be dangerous in traffic and often point to transmission problems that may be expensive to fix.
Complaints include warning messages such as 'Front Camera Malfunction' and 'Pre Collision Assist Not Available,' as well as loud bangs or popping sounds from the transmission or rear suspension. Electrical glitches can disable driver-assist features and are often intermittent, making them hard to diagnose.
Headlight issues are a common complaint category and also appear in recalls. Problems with exterior lighting can affect visibility and safety, and owners may face repeated repairs if the underlying cause isn't fixed.
Engine-related complaints and recalls are present, though less frequent than transmission issues. Engine problems can range from performance loss to more serious failures, so a pre-purchase inspection should include a check for stored fault codes and service history.
“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.
Maserati Grancabrio — 3 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
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
Maserati Grancabrio or FORD F 150: which should you buy?
The Maserati Grancabrio has far fewer reported issues per year (0 complaints/year) than the Ford F-150 (about 1,131 complaints/year). In practice, that means the F-150 owner is much more likely to encounter a reported problem, especially with the transmission or electrical system, while the Grancabrio's main risk is simply the lack of data and the need to keep up with recalls.
Key differences
- The Ford F-150 has over 11,000 complaints in 10 years, while the Maserati Grancabrio has zero complaints in 3 years, though the F-150's much larger sales volume partly explains the gap.
- F-150 owners frequently report transmission problems like hard shifts, jerking, and sudden power loss, while the Grancabrio has no reported complaint pattern.
- The F-150 has 145 recalls covering major systems like engine, battery cables, and seats; the Grancabrio has 3 recalls for software and headlights.
- The F-150 has 328 crash-related complaints, 287 injuries, and 1 death reported, while the Grancabrio has none of these, though again volume and reporting differences matter.
- Confirm that all three recalls (back-over prevention software and two headlight recalls) have been completed by checking the VIN with a Maserati dealer.
- Since there are no owner complaints, pay for a thorough independent inspection focusing on the convertible top, electronics, and any signs of prior accident damage.
- Test drive at various speeds and watch for hard shifts, jerking, or delayed engagement from the 10-speed automatic transmission, especially between 4-5, 5-6, and 7-8 gears.
- Check for dashboard warnings like 'Front Camera Malfunction' or 'Pre Collision Assist Not Available' and have the electrical system scanned for stored codes.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and verify that all open recalls for the specific VIN have been remedied.
- For the F-150, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with the 10R80 transmission and electrical gremlins.
- For the Grancabrio, have a luxury-car specialist inspect the convertible top, infotainment, and lighting systems.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records, especially any transmission fluid changes or software updates.
- During the test drive, listen for unusual noises, check all warning lights, and confirm that driver-assist features work.
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 | Maserati Grancabrio | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | 0 | 329 |
| 2024 | 0 | 617 |
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 Maserati Grancabrio or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Grancabrio vs FORD F 150
- Maserati Grancabrio total complaints
- 0
- FORD F 150 total complaints
- 11,311
- Maserati Grancabrio total recalls
- 3
- FORD F 150 total recalls
- 145
- Maserati Grancabrio avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
- 1131.1
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Grancabrio
- FORD F 150 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN