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FordRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 293,325 owner complaints on file for 308 Ford models. The F-150 has the most (39,005). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models30833 currently sold
Owner complaints293,325All model years
Most complaintsF-15039,005 complaints
Latest recall26V-725Nov 2, 2026

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Current Ford models

Ford F-150
F-1501973–2027 · 39,005 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Ford Explorer
Explorer1991–2027 · 34,665 complaintsMost complaints: 2002
Ford Escape
Escape2001–2026 · 27,609 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Ford Expedition
Expedition1997–2027 · 9,408 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Ford Mustang
Mustang1967–2026 · 9,257 complaintsMost complaints: 2005
Ford Ranger
Ranger1983–2026 · 8,502 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
F-250 SD1993–2026 · 6,550 complaintsMost complaints: 2019
Ford F-350 SD
F-350 SD1993–2026 · 3,653 complaintsMost complaints: 2017
Ford Escape Hybrid
Escape Hybrid2005–2025 · 1,747 complaintsMost complaints: 2008
Ford Bronco
Bronco1967–2026 · 1,685 complaintsMost complaints: 2022
Ford Bronco Sport
Bronco Sport2021–2026 · 1,415 complaintsMost complaints: 2021
Ford E-350
E-3501975–2027 · 1,178 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
Ford Econoline
Econoline1967–2026 · 909 complaintsMost complaints: 1994
Ford Maverick Hybrid
Maverick Hybrid2022–2026 · 882 complaintsMost complaints: 2022
Ford Transit
Transit2014–2027 · 797 complaintsMost complaints: 2015
Ford Mustang Mach E
Mustang Mach E2021–2026 · 687 complaintsMost complaints: 2021
F-150 Hybrid2021–2026 · 647 complaintsMost complaints: 2021
F-450 SD1991–2026 · 467 complaintsMost complaints: 2008
Ford F-550 SD
F-550 SD1993–2026 · 466 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
Ford E-450
E-4501992–2027 · 422 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Ford Maverick
Maverick1970–2026 · 341 complaintsMost complaints: 2022
F-150 Lightning BEV2022–2026 · 246 complaintsMost complaints: 2023
F-531989–2026 · 183 complaintsMost complaints: 2020
Escape Phev2020–2026 · 129 complaintsMost complaints: 2022
F-650 SD2004–2026 · 44 complaints
F-592011–2026 · 15 complaints
Explorer Hybrid2020–2027 · 14 complaints
F-600 SD2020–2026 · 7 complaints
F-750 SD2007–2025 · 6 complaints
Mustang GTD2025–2026 · 0 complaints
Odyssey2002–2026 · 0 complaints
E-transit2022–2026 · 0 complaints
E-transit Chassis2024–2025 · 0 complaints

Past Ford models

Ford Fusion
Fusion2006–2020 · 22,468 complaintsMost complaints: 2010
Ford Focus
Focus2000–2018 · 22,102 complaintsMost complaints: 2012
Ford Taurus
Taurus1986–2019 · 18,171 complaintsMost complaints: 1993
Ford Edge
Edge2007–2024 · 14,144 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Ford Windstar
Windstar1995–2005 · 14,108 complaintsMost complaints: 1995
Ford F-250
F-2501967–2014 · 4,657 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Ford Escort
Escort1981–2003 · 3,936 complaintsMost complaints: 1995
Ford Freestyle
Freestyle2005–2007 · 3,652 complaintsMost complaints: 2005
Ford Fiesta
Fiesta1978–2019 · 3,180 complaintsMost complaints: 2011
Ford Contour
Contour1995–2001 · 3,140 complaintsMost complaints: 1995
Ford Crown Victoria
Crown Victoria1983–2011 · 3,072 complaintsMost complaints: 1992
Ford F-350
F-3501967–2014 · 3,000 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Ford Freestar
Freestar2004–2007 · 2,533 complaintsMost complaints: 2004
Ford Thunderbird
Thunderbird1967–2005 · 2,364 complaintsMost complaints: 1993
Aerostar1986–2000 · 2,311 complaintsMost complaints: 1993
Ford Flex
Flex2009–2019 · 1,957 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Ford Ecosport
Ecosport2018–2022 · 1,870 complaintsMost complaints: 2018
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Fusion Hybrid2010–2020 · 1,204 complaintsMost complaints: 2010
Tempo1984–2000 · 1,195 complaintsMost complaints: 1993
Probe1989–1999 · 1,193 complaintsMost complaints: 1990
Ford Excursion
Excursion1997–2010 · 1,146 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
Ford Five Hundred
Five Hundred2005–2007 · 1,073 complaintsMost complaints: 2005
Ford E-150
E-1501976–2023 · 1,066 complaintsMost complaints: 1994
Ford Explorer Sport
Explorer Sport1997–2005 · 731 complaintsMost complaints: 2001
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Explorer Sport Trac1997–2010 · 720 complaintsMost complaints: 2001
Ford Mustang GT
Mustang GT1996–2006 · 694 complaintsMost complaints: 2005
Ford Transit Connect
Transit Connect2010–2023 · 575 complaintsMost complaints: 2014
F Super Duty1991–2008 · 411 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Ford C-MAX
C-MAX2013–2018 · 375 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Ford E-250
E-2501975–2023 · 326 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Ford Fusion Energi
Fusion Energi2012–2020 · 317 complaintsMost complaints: 2019
F Series1971–2008 · 315 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
Ford1965–2009 · 314 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
Ford Truck1967–2003 · 299 complaintsMost complaints: 2002
Bronco II1984–1996 · 213 complaintsMost complaints: 1988
Aspire1994–1997 · 211 complaintsMost complaints: 1995
5001979–2007 · 204 complaintsMost complaints: 2005
Ford Focus Electric
Focus Electric2012–2017 · 181 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Festiva1988–1994 · 168 complaintsMost complaints: 1989
Club Wagon1975–2001 · 166 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
Ford Taurus X
Taurus X2008–2009 · 164 complaintsMost complaints: 2008
Mustang Convertible1994–2003 · 139 complaintsMost complaints: 2003
C-MAX Energi2013–2017 · 137 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Redundant C-MAX Hybrid2013–2015 · 137 complaintsMost complaints: 2013
Cvpi1998–2005 · 129 complaintsMost complaints: 2003
Motor Home1988–2003 · 127 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Taurus SHO1990–1999 · 127 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
Ford F-450
F-4501990–2020 · 120 complaintsMost complaints: 2020
F Series (light)1973–2002 · 120 complaintsMost complaints: 1994
F-5502007–2020 · 95 complaintsMost complaints: 2020
E Series1973–2008 · 83 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
LTD1968–2000 · 78 complaintsMost complaints: 1985
E5501992–2006 · 75 complaintsMost complaints: 2003
Grand Marquis1989–2007 · 74 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
ZX2 (escort)1998–2003 · 66 complaintsMost complaints: 2001
Escape HEV2005–2007 · 64 complaintsMost complaints: 2006
Pickup1990–2000 · 60 complaintsMost complaints: 1997
Super Duty1990–2010 · 53 complaintsMost complaints: 1999
Explorer Police Intercept2015–2022 · 42 complaints
Mountaineer1997–2004 · 39 complaints
Supercrew2001 · 36 complaints
LCF 450 Series2006–2007 · 33 complaints
Police Interceptor Utilit2012–2017 · 32 complaints
F-6501999–2022 · 32 complaints
Focus SVT2002 · 32 complaints
Police Interceptor Sedan2013–2017 · 32 complaints
Ranger EV1998–2001 · 28 complaints
Mustang Cobra1997–2000 · 25 complaints
Navigator1998–2003 · 23 complaints
F Series (heavy)1995–2002 · 21 complaints
Lariat1988–2001 · 21 complaints
Stripped Chassis1998–2016 · 19 complaints
Topaz1984–1992 · 18 complaints
F8001979–1998 · 17 complaints
School Bus1984–1998 · 15 complaints
F-350 Super Duty2009–2014 · 15 complaints
F7001967–1998 · 15 complaints
F1001967–1996 · 14 complaints
SHO (taurus)1996–1999 · 13 complaints
F Series (medium)1974–1999 · 13 complaints
Super Duty F Series1996–2002 · 13 complaints
E Series Super Duty1999–2001 · 13 complaints
Taurus Police Interceptor2013–2015 · 13 complaints
EXP1982–1994 · 13 complaints
Van1976–2006 · 12 complaints
Aeromax1991–1998 · 12 complaints
F-7501967–2022 · 12 complaints
GT2004–2018 · 10 complaints
Fairmont1978–1983 · 10 complaints
B8001979–1998 · 10 complaints
Supercab1999–2001 · 9 complaints
B7001967–1997 · 9 complaints
Squire1983–1994 · 7 complaints
XL1968–1998 · 6 complaints
Pinto1971–1980 · 5 complaints
Ford GT2005–2006 · 5 complaints
B Series1971–1998 · 4 complaints
Redundant F-2502015–2022 · 4 complaints
F6001967–1995 · 4 complaints
C Series1975–1999 · 3 complaints
L Series1975–1998 · 3 complaints
Mustang II1975–1978 · 3 complaints
Granada1975–1982 · 3 complaints
Heavy Duty1991–2000 · 3 complaints
Ranchero1968–1979 · 3 complaints
F-450 Super Duty2009–2014 · 3 complaints
B6001967–1995 · 3 complaints
F Super Duty Chassis1994–1997 · 3 complaints
Ecostar1993–1996 · 2 complaints
Country Squire1968–1975 · 2 complaints
L90001970–1995 · 2 complaints
LCF2006–2007 · 2 complaints
CL Series1975–1991 · 2 complaints
LN80001970–1997 · 2 complaints
Explorer Intercept Hybrid2020–2021 · 2 complaints
E1001976–1984 · 2 complaints
LNT80001970–1997 · 2 complaints
Louisville1996–1998 · 2 complaints
Fairlane1966–1974 · 2 complaints
L Series (heavy)1972–1991 · 2 complaints
Falcon1966–1988 · 2 complaints
70002000 · 2 complaints
F8801976–1983 · 1 complaint
E3001969–1984 · 1 complaint
Ranch Wagon1971–1974 · 1 complaint
LTD II1977–1985 · 1 complaint
LNT90001970–1990 · 1 complaint
LT80001970–1995 · 1 complaint
Galaxie1972–1974 · 1 complaint
700d1984 · 1 complaint
LN Series1971–1995 · 1 complaint
F-650 Roush Propane2015–2017 · 1 complaint
LT90001970–1990 · 1 complaint
F5001967–1977 · 1 complaint
LTL90001981–1995 · 1 complaint
B80001983–1986 · 1 complaint
L85011998 · 1 complaint
AT95131998 · 1 complaint
AT95221998 · 1 complaint
ALL Full Size1979 · 1 complaint
LNT8001970–1980 · 0 complaints
LNT8801970–1980 · 0 complaints
LNT9001970–1980 · 0 complaints
LS80001989–1995 · 0 complaints
LS90001984–1990 · 0 complaints
LT1970–1971 · 0 complaints
LT8001970–1976 · 0 complaints
LT8801970–1975 · 0 complaints
LT9001970–1976 · 0 complaints
LTA90001989–1995 · 0 complaints
C70001971–1985 · 0 complaints
LTD Brougham1973 · 0 complaints
LTD L1983 · 0 complaints
LTD Landau1979 · 0 complaints
LTS8001973–1975 · 0 complaints
LTS80001970–1995 · 0 complaints
LTS9001970–1975 · 0 complaints
LTS90001970–1990 · 0 complaints
M4501973–1974 · 0 complaints
M5001973–1974 · 0 complaints
C7001971–1985 · 0 complaints
C60001971–1985 · 0 complaints
Montego1968–1972 · 0 complaints
C6001971–1985 · 0 complaints
C5001971 · 0 complaints
MPV2001–2006 · 0 complaints
MPV Bus2001–2005 · 0 complaints
Mustang Cobra R2000 · 0 complaints
B7501967–1976 · 0 complaints
N6001967 · 0 complaints
N7001967 · 0 complaints
N7501967 · 0 complaints
Odyssey LT2009 · 0 complaints
Odyssey MPV2009–2011 · 0 complaints
Odyssey XL2004 · 0 complaints
P1001967 · 0 complaints
P5001965–1979 · 0 complaints
P6001965–1979 · 0 complaints
P8001992–1995 · 0 complaints
B70001971–1986 · 0 complaints
Police1977 · 0 complaints
600d1984 · 0 complaints
Police Vehicle1979 · 0 complaints
B60001971 · 0 complaints
B5001967–1975 · 0 complaints
Redundant F-3502015–2020 · 0 complaints
American Road1973 · 0 complaints
A95131998 · 0 complaints
Terra Transit2000–2006 · 0 complaints
800d1984 · 0 complaints
Torino1972–1976 · 0 complaints
80002000 · 0 complaints
Usps Stripped Chassis2001 · 0 complaints
Van Terra2007–2010 · 0 complaints
W90001972–1975 · 0 complaints
W Series1969–1979 · 0 complaints
WT90001970–1976 · 0 complaints
Elite1976 · 0 complaints
Econoline 3502006 · 0 complaints
Explorer Phev2020–2022 · 0 complaints
E-450 Roush Propane2015–2017 · 0 complaints
E-450 Cutaway2004–2007 · 0 complaints
E-450 Allstar2005–2007 · 0 complaints
EZ2501981 · 0 complaints
E-350 Van2004–2007 · 0 complaints
E-350 Starlite2005–2007 · 0 complaints
E-350 Cutaway2004–2007 · 0 complaints
F2001973 · 0 complaints
E-350 Allstar2005–2007 · 0 complaints
F3001973 · 0 complaints
E2001970–1971 · 0 complaints
F-350 Cutaway2008 · 0 complaints
Custom Ranch1972 · 0 complaints
F450 Classic Traveler1998–2006 · 0 complaints
F-450 Cutaway2008 · 0 complaints
Custom 5001973–1978 · 0 complaints
Custom1972–1979 · 0 complaints
CT9001973–1976 · 0 complaints
F550 Classic Traveler1998–2006 · 0 complaints
F-550 Cutaway2008 · 0 complaints
CT80001973–1980 · 0 complaints
F-550 Super Duty2009–2014 · 0 complaints
F59 Roush Propane2015–2017 · 0 complaints
F60001969–1971 · 0 complaints
WT Series1969 · 0 complaints
F-650 Incomplete Chassis2024 · 0 complaints
CT8001973–1976 · 0 complaints
F70001970–1976 · 0 complaints
F-750 Roush Propane2015–2017 · 0 complaints
F80001983 · 0 complaints
CT70001975–1976 · 0 complaints
CT7001974–1976 · 0 complaints
C Series (medium)1974–1981 · 0 complaints
Country Sedan1972–1974 · 0 complaints
Country Esquire1972 · 0 complaints
Cortina1970–1972 · 0 complaints
Freestar Conversion2004–2006 · 0 complaints
Chassis1990–1991 · 0 complaints
CFT80001992–1993 · 0 complaints
F Series Chassis1989–1990 · 0 complaints
CF80001986–1993 · 0 complaints
CF70001986–1993 · 0 complaints
FT6001983–1984 · 0 complaints
FT7001983–1984 · 0 complaints
FT8001983–1984 · 0 complaints
FT80001983 · 0 complaints
FT9001992–1995 · 0 complaints
Full Size Van1989 · 0 complaints
CF60001986–1988 · 0 complaints
C9001971–1976 · 0 complaints
C80001975–1985 · 0 complaints
G1001971–1972 · 0 complaints
Galaxie 5001973–1974 · 0 complaints
C8001971–1985 · 0 complaints
L70001993 · 0 complaints
L8001970–1994 · 0 complaints
L80001970–1995 · 0 complaints
L85001997 · 0 complaints
L9001970–1994 · 0 complaints
LA90001989–1995 · 0 complaints
C7501971 · 0 complaints
LH90001984–1986 · 0 complaints
Limo Coach2001–2005 · 0 complaints
LL90001984–1995 · 0 complaints
LL Series1981–1984 · 0 complaints
LN5001971 · 0 complaints
LN6001971–1976 · 0 complaints
LN60001970–1971 · 0 complaints
LN7001971–1976 · 0 complaints
LN70001970–1995 · 0 complaints
LN7501971–1976 · 0 complaints
LN8001970–1976 · 0 complaints
LN9001970–1976 · 0 complaints
LN90001970–1990 · 0 complaints
LNT1970–1971 · 0 complaints
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