Head-to-head reliability

Maserati Granturismo vs FORD F 150

How the Maserati Granturismo and FORD F 150 compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.

Maserati Granturismo0 complaints · 8 recalls Fewer issues per year
FORD F 15011,133 complaints · 144 recalls

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records

Which should you buy?

Maserati Granturismo averages fewer NHTSA complaints per year. Maserati Granturismo has 0 complaints and 8 recalls on record; FORD F 150 has 11,133 complaints and 144 recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

The numbers

Side-by-side NHTSA record

Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.

CategoryMaserati GranturismoFORD F 150
Total complaintsAll model years combined0 Better11,133
Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns8 Better144
Crash reportsCrash-related complaints0 Better319
Complaints per yearAveraged across model years0.0 Better1113.3
Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints0 Better287
Reported deathsTied to owner complaints0 Better1

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 Granturismo

No component data available.

FORD F 150

  1. 01POWER TRAIN3,499
  2. 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,056
  3. 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,382
  4. 04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,150
  5. 05ENGINE829
In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

The internal mechanical failure of the Ford 10r80 transmission due to design fault causes unsafe driving conditions as the transmission stalls (fails to power at request) or lunges (powers forward without driver input) causing unsafe conditions for vehicle oc…

The vehicle experienced intermittent transmission-related drivability issues before the recall remedy was available. The vehicle had delayed/hard shifting, an intermittent wrench warning light, and a reduced power/limp mode condition where the transmission wo…

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 Granturismo — 8 recalls

Electrical System — Instrument Panel — Fuel Gauge
#24V679000Dec 2024

The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024 GranTurismo and GranCabrio vehicles. The body control module (BCM) software may display an incorrect fuel level, which can result in an unexpected engine stall while driving.

The risk: An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 749.

Back Over Prevention — Software
#24V892000

The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale and 2024 GranTurismo vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist Module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

The risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the CVPAM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 761.

Back Over Prevention — Software
#25V098000

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…

Equipment — Other — Labels
#25V244000

The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024 Granturismo vehicles. The tire label may detach from the driver's side B-Pillar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The risk: Without a tire information label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 784.

FORD F 150 — 144 recalls

Engine
#18V894000

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…

Engine
#19V278000Aug 2019

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…

Seat Belts — Pretensioner
#18V568000

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-…

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch
#17V652000

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…

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.

YearMaserati GranturismoFORD F 150
2026016
20250324
20240610
202301484
202203398
202105172
2020026
2019032
2018040
2017031
Years to scrutinize: the 2021 FORD F 150 drew the most (5,172). Inspect these model years especially closely.

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 Granturismo or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.

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Maserati Granturismo vs FORD F 150 — comparison facts
Comparison
Maserati Granturismo vs FORD F 150
Maserati Granturismo total complaints
0
FORD F 150 total complaints
11,133
Maserati Granturismo total recalls
8
FORD F 150 total recalls
144
Maserati Granturismo avg complaints/year
0.0
FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
1113.3
More reliable overall
Maserati Granturismo
FORD F 150 top complaint area
POWER TRAIN