Head-to-head reliability
Suzuki An400 vs FORD F 150
How the Suzuki An400 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
Suzuki An400 vs FORD F 150: The An400 has 0 complaints and 0 recalls in the provided NHTSA data, while the F-150 has 11,311 complaints, 145 recalls, and 328 crash-related reports over 10 years. F-150 owners most often report transmission and electrical problems. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Suzuki An400 or FORD F 150 more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Suzuki An400
The Suzuki An400 is a maxi-scooter, and in the NHTSA data provided it has no owner complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, or deaths on record. That clean slate suggests that, among the records available, owners have not reported the kind of recurring safety defects that generate formal complaints. For a used buyer, this means there is no documented pattern of major failures to review, but it also means there is little public data to judge long-term reliability. A pre-purchase inspection and a check for any open recalls remain wise steps.
FORD F 150
The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup with a very large public complaint history: 11,311 complaints over 10 years, plus 145 recalls and 328 crash-related reports. The most common complaint areas are the power train, electrical system, exterior lighting, and engine. Owner reports describe hard or delayed transmission shifts, sudden loss of power, loud bangs from the transmission, and dashboard warnings such as front camera malfunction and pre-collision assist not available. These are real ownership annoyances and, in some cases, safety concerns that a used buyer should factor into a purchase.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Suzuki An400 | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 11,311 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 0 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.
Suzuki An400
No component data available.
The NHTSA data provided shows no owner complaints for the Suzuki An400, so there is no documented pattern of a specific part failing. For a buyer, this means you cannot rely on complaint data to predict common problems, and a mechanical 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 between gears, and in some cases a sudden loss of power while driving. These transmission symptoms can be dangerous in traffic and often point to expensive repairs.
Complaints include loud bangs from the transmission area with popping sounds from the rear suspension, as well as repeated dashboard warnings like front camera malfunction and pre-collision assist not available. These electrical glitches can disable driver-assist features and be frustrating to diagnose.
Exterior lighting is a top complaint category, and there is a recall for headlights. Lighting failures matter because they affect your ability to see and be seen, and they can lead to tickets or safety risks.
Engine complaints appear in the data, and there are engine-related recalls. While the sample complaint text does not detail specific engine failures, the volume of complaints suggests some owners have experienced engine issues that required attention.
“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.
Suzuki An400
No recalls on record.
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
Suzuki An400 or FORD F 150: which should you buy?
The Suzuki An400 has 0 complaints per year in the provided data, while the Ford F-150 averages about 1,131 complaints per year. In practice, that means the F-150 has a much larger and more visible record of owner-reported problems, especially around the transmission and electrical system. The An400's clean record may reflect fewer owners reporting or fewer vehicles on the road, so it is not proof of better reliability, only an absence of complaints in this dataset.
Key differences
- The Ford F-150 has 11,311 complaints and 145 recalls over 10 years, while the Suzuki An400 has 0 complaints and 0 recalls in the provided data.
- F-150 owners most often report power train problems such as hard shifts, jerking, and sudden power loss, which are not present in the An400 data.
- Electrical complaints on the F-150 include dashboard warnings like front camera malfunction and pre-collision assist not available, plus loud bangs from the transmission area.
- The F-150 has 328 crash-related reports, 287 injuries, and 1 death in the data, while the An400 has none of these reported.
- Since there are no reported complaints, check for any obvious signs of neglect, such as worn tires, brake pads, or fluid leaks, during a pre-purchase inspection.
- Verify that the scooter has no open recalls by checking the VIN with a Suzuki dealer or the NHTSA recall lookup, even though none are listed here.
- During a test drive, pay close attention to transmission behavior: hard shifts, jerks, clunks, or delayed engagement between gears are common owner complaints.
- Check for dashboard warnings such as front camera malfunction or pre-collision assist not available, and have the electrical system scanned for stored codes.
Before you buy
- Ask for a complete maintenance history and confirm all recalls have been performed, especially for the Ford F-150.
- For the F-150, test drive at highway speeds and in stop-and-go traffic to feel for transmission shudder, hard shifts, or power loss.
- For the An400, have a mechanic inspect the engine, brakes, and electrical system since there is no complaint data to guide you.
- Run a VIN check on both vehicles to see any open recalls or reported accidents.
- Budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic familiar with the specific model.
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 Suzuki An400 or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Suzuki An400 vs FORD F 150
- Suzuki An400 total complaints
- 0
- FORD F 150 total complaints
- 11,311
- Suzuki An400 total recalls
- 0
- FORD F 150 total recalls
- 145
- Suzuki An400 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
- 1131.1
- More reliable overall
- Suzuki An400
- FORD F 150 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN