2026 Ford F-150 Safety Rating

While the 2026 Ford F-150 safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is five stars,¹ that score does not tell the whole impressive story. Ford F-150 safety is also determined by the build quality and technology of the truck, and this one delivers an all-around driving experience that gives you confidence. The team at Jones Ford Verde Valley is here to give you all the details on Ford F-150 reliability, safety, and tech below.

Ford F-150 Safety Rating & Features at a Glance

Driver-assistance technologies, including Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0, can assist in avoiding accidents in the Ford F-150.
The 2026 Ford F-150 earned a five-star NHTSA safety rating.¹
The IIHS found the 2026 Ford F-150 was particularly good at avoiding collisions with pedestrians.²

Split image showing 2026 Ford F-150 interiors with driver viewing the navigation screen and exterior of an F-150 on a mountain highway.

Ford F-150 Safety Technology

The Ford F-150 is rife with both standard and available technologies to help you stay out of trouble.

Pre-Collision Assist With Automatic Emergency Braking

Perhaps one of the most important Ford F-150 safety features, this system monitors the road ahead for potential hazards and can provide warnings when a collision appears imminent. When necessary, Automatic Emergency Braking can help reduce the severity of an impact or, in some cases, avoid a crash altogether. This system also includes Pedestrian Detection, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Ford F-150 a "Good" rating for sensing and avoiding pedestrian impacts.²

BLIS With Cross-Traffic Alert

Blind spots are an unavoidable part of driving a full-size pickup, but the latest Ford F-150 vehicles with a Blind Spot Information System can help you handle them. Also known as BLIS, this system monitors areas alongside your truck and warns you when another car is entering one of your blind spots. Cross-Traffic Alert uses these same sensors to detect approaching vehicles when you're backing out of a driveway or parking space.

Lane-Keeping System

The Lane-Keeping System detects road markings and gently nudges the steering wheel should you start to drift. Great for long drives and highway stretches, this feature isn't a substitute for attentiveness, but instead an added line of defense to keep you safe.

Rearview Camera

Seeing what is directly behind you can be a challenge in any vehicle, let alone a pickup truck. The Ford F-150 features a Rearview Camera that makes reversing and backing out of a crowded parking lot much easier.

Auto High Beams

Automatic high beams help you maintain visibility at night and will switch to low beams when you approach other cars. This aids safety by improving visibility for both you and other nearby drivers by maintaining your view of the road ahead, but reducing glare for those around you.

Exterior low angle shot of a Ford F-150 parked on a farm as a man walks near a tractor nearby.

Ford F-150 Safety Evaluations From the IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does a deeper dive into both crash testing and vehicle technology ratings when evaluating 2026 Ford F-150 safety. Awards for crash test data are designated for older models, but updated testing of the crash prevention systems, like Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking, found that the 2026 iteration was especially good at avoiding pedestrian collisions. Specifically, the Ford F-150 avoided pedestrian collisions during the day and at night, at speeds of up to 25 mph.²

When tested at night at 37 mph with high beams, the pickup slowed down enough to nearly avoid a collision. With low beams, it managed to reduce impact speed by 31 mph.²

Front exterior action shot of a blue 2026 Ford F-150 towing a generator down a remote highway.

NHTSA Gives Ford F-150 Safety Ratings in Multiple Categories

The NHTSA uses a five-star system to evaluate vehicles based on crash testing data. These include frontal, side, and rollover crash tests, each earning an individual score that is averaged into an overall rating. The 2026 Ford F-150 rating is five stars for overall safety. This truck also earned a five-star ranking in frontal and side impact tests¹ and a four-star score in the rollover crash test.¹

These NHTSA tests were performed using a 2026 Ford F-150 SuperCrew model with the PowerBoost Hybrid engine and four-wheel drive.¹ That said, nearly identical results were obtained with a four-wheel drive, gas-powered SuperCab model.¹

On top of these excellent safety marks, the Ford F-150 continues to be a reliable workhorse, obtaining a "Great" score of 86 out of 100 for Quality & Reliability by JD Power.³

A black 2026 Ford F-150 kicking up sand while offroading in a desert clearing.

Learn More About the Ford F-150 Safety Rating and Features at Jones Ford Verde Valley

Like all Ford vehicles in 2026, safety is a paramount consideration in the new Ford F-150. When you pay us a visit at Jones Ford Verde Valley, we can show you around the latest technology advancements and let you know about the latest Ford vehicle specials in case you're interested in taking one home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What safety and driver-assistance features does the 2026 Ford F-150 offer?

The 2026 Ford F-150 comes with a host of standard and available safety features, including BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow coverage, Forward Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Post-Collision Braking, a Lane-Keeping System, and Reverse Brake Assist, many of which are part of the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite of driver-assistance technologies.

What is the Ford Personal Safety System?

The Ford Personal Safety System is a combination of restraint and crash sensors designed to provide frontal-crash protection for the driver and front passenger. It uses information about crash severity and occupant conditions to determine how safety devices should respond. These include dual-stage front air bags, seat belt pretensioners, a driver's seat position sensor, front crash severity sensors, along with many others.

What child safety features are included in the 2026 Ford F-150?

The 2026 Ford F-150 models in SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations include LATCH lower anchors for child seats, along with three-point safety belts, locking features, and tether anchors in the rear seat area.

Featured Customer Review for Ford F-150

Jim Chase

2026-09-19

Jones Ford Verde Valley and Bryant Colton were fantastic from start to finish! I negotiated a good deal and ordered my new truck with no complications. I was supported throughout the process, and communication was clear and timely. When my truck arrived, I was walked through the purchase professionally, and Bryant then spent a great deal of time showing me the many features of my F-150 XL. Everyone there was exceptional!

¹Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov

²Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this award, visit https://www.iihs.org

³Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.jdpower.com/cars/

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