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Ford Problems by Model

NHTSA recorded 292,000 consumer complaints for 115 Ford models (model years with at least 5 complaints). Choose a model to see problems by model year, the parts reported, the mileage when problems appear, recalls and service bulletins.

Most-reported recent Ford model years

Model years from the last 8 years with the most NHTSA complaints. More sales means more complaints, so read the counts as a starting point.

All Ford models

ModelModel yearsComplaints
F-1501982–202638,897
Explorer1990–202634,624
Escape2000–202527,530
Fusion2006–202022,441
Focus1999–201822,107
Taurus1986–201918,162
Windstar1985–200414,152
Edge2007–202414,106
Expedition1997–20269,385
Mustang1983–20269,231
Ranger1983–20268,487
F-250 SD1995–20266,526
F-2501984–20144,644
Escort1983–20033,931
Freestyle2004–20073,664
F-350 SD1999–20263,642
Fiesta2011–20193,170
Contour1994–20003,148
Crown Victoria1983–20113,071
F-3501986–20142,990
Freestar2004–20072,533
Thunderbird1984–20052,349
Aerostar1986–20002,307
Flex2009–20191,941
Ecosport2018–20221,861
Escape Hybrid2005–20231,740
Bronco1984–20261,651
Bronco Sport2021–20261,404
Fusion Hybrid2010–20201,202
Probe1989–19971,192
Tempo1984–19941,185
E-3501983–20221,151
Excursion1999–20051,144
Five Hundred2005–20071,073
E-1501986–20161,052
Econoline1984–2003894
Maverick Hybrid2022–2026874
Transit2015–2026783
Explorer Sport1993–2005736
Explorer Sport Trac1997–2010717
Mustang GT1996–2006694
Mustang Mach E2021–2025680
F-150 Hybrid2021–2026638
Transit Connect2010–2022572
F-550 SD1999–2022438
F-450 SD1991–2024427
F Super Duty1992–2008407
E-4501997–2022397
C-MAX2013–2018372
Maverick2022–2026335
Fusion Energi2013–2020313
E-2501989–2014307
F Series1988–2005294
Ford Truck1988–2003287
Ford1988–2003287
F-150 Lightning BEV2022–2025245
Aspire1994–1997211
Bronco II1984–1990205
5002005–2007204
Focus Electric2012–2017181
Festiva1988–1993167
Taurus X2008–2009164
Club Wagon1989–2000155
F-531995–2021149
Mustang Convertible1994–2003139
C-MAX Hybrid2013–2015137
C-MAX Energi2013–2017137
Motor Home1994–2003123
Escape Phev2021–2024123
Taurus SHO1993–1999119
Cvpi2003–2005115
F Series (light)1988–2002110
F-4502011–2020110
F-5502011–202093
E Series1997–200867
ZX2 (escort)1998–200366
E550200366
Escape HEV2005–200764
Grand Marquis1992–200160
LTD1983–198959
Pickup1993–200052
Super Duty1995–201044
Supercrew200136
Explorer Police Intercept2015–201736
LCF 450 Series2006–200733
Focus SVT200232
Mountaineer1997–200229
Police Interceptor Utilit2013–201629
Police Interceptor Sedan201328
Mustang Cobra1997–199925
Ranger EV1998–200124
F-650 SD2004–200721
F Series (heavy)1999–200220
Navigator1998–200315
F-6502000–200114
F8001997–199812
F-350 Super Duty2011–201212
Taurus Police Interceptor2013–201412
Van199411
GT50020089
Lariat20018
SHO (taurus)19998
Stripped Chassis19997
E Series Super Duty20007
Explorer Hybrid20217
B80019986
EXP19946
Topaz19926
XL19986
Focus RS20166
School BUS19955
F70019955
F Series (medium)19995
GT20065
F-5920205

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology