Ford problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 79,094 safety complaints with NHTSA about Ford vehicles in our database, and Ford has issued 829 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 79,094
- Recalls
- 829
- Models
- 99
Ford models with the most complaints
- F-150 · worst year 201813,372 complaints
- Escape · worst year 201712,949 complaints
- Explorer · worst year 20169,946 complaints
- Fusion · worst year 20167,973 complaints
- Edge · worst year 20176,436 complaints
- Focus · worst year 20145,169 complaints
- F-250 SD · worst year 20192,910 complaints
- Expedition · worst year 20192,568 complaints
- Ecosport · worst year 20181,836 complaints
- Mustang · worst year 20161,662 complaints
- F-350 SD · worst year 20191,654 complaints
- Bronco Sport · worst year 20211,378 complaints
- Bronco · worst year 2022979 complaints
- Flex · worst year 2019917 complaints
- Maverick Hybrid · worst year 2022867 complaints
All Ford models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2005–2027 | 13,372 | 119 | 2018 |
| Ford Escape | 2005–2026 | 12,949 | 80 | 2017 |
| Ford Explorer | 2005–2027 | 9,946 | 100 | 2016 |
| Ford Fusion | 2006–2020 | 7,973 | 46 | 2016 |
| Ford Edge | 2007–2024 | 6,436 | 42 | 2017 |
| Ford Focus | 2005–2018 | 5,169 | 23 | 2014 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2005–2026 | 2,910 | 63 | 2019 |
| Ford Expedition | 2005–2027 | 2,568 | 53 | 2019 |
| Ford Ecosport | 2018–2022 | 1,836 | 6 | 2018 |
| Ford Mustang | 2005–2026 | 1,662 | 60 | 2016 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2005–2026 | 1,654 | 73 | 2019 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2021–2026 | 1,378 | 32 | 2021 |
| Ford Bronco | 2021–2026 | 979 | 50 | 2022 |
| Ford Flex | 2009–2019 | 917 | 14 | 2019 |
| Ford Maverick Hybrid | 2022–2026 | 867 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ford Fiesta | 2011–2019 | 866 | 12 | 2015 |
| Ford Taurus | 2005–2019 | 865 | 19 | 2013 |
| Ford Ranger | 2005–2026 | 812 | 59 | 2022 |
| Ford Mustang Mach E | 2021–2026 | 669 | 22 | 2021 |
| Ford F-150 Hybrid | 2021–2026 | 630 | 2 | 2021 |
| Ford Transit | 2014–2027 | 598 | 65 | 2016 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid | 2005–2025 | 559 | 2 | 2020 |
| Ford F-250 | 2005–2014 | 506 | 5 | 2012 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2010–2023 | 347 | 31 | 2014 |
| Ford Maverick | 2022–2026 | 332 | 45 | 2022 |
| Ford F-350 | 2005–2014 | 304 | 8 | 2012 |
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | 2010–2020 | 291 | 2 | 2018 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | 2022–2026 | 242 | 15 | 2023 |
| Ford C-Max | 2013–2018 | 218 | 12 | 2015 |
| Ford Fusion Energi | 2013–2020 | 194 | 2 | 2019 |
| Ford Escape Phev | 2020–2026 | 125 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ford F-450 | 2009–2020 | 75 | 12 | — |
| Ford E-450 | 2005–2027 | 74 | 30 | 2021 |
| Ford E-350 | 2005–2027 | 73 | 48 | — |
| Ford F-550 | 2009–2020 | 68 | 22 | — |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2005–2026 | 63 | 64 | — |
| Ford Freestar | 2005–2007 | 57 | 2 | 2005 |
| Ford Freestyle | 2005–2007 | 56 | 0 | — |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2005–2026 | 51 | 52 | — |
| Ford C-Max Energi | 2013–2017 | 50 | 1 | — |
| Ford F-53 | 2011–2026 | 48 | 13 | — |
| Ford Crown Victoria | 2005–2011 | 47 | 3 | — |
| Ford Five Hundred | 2005–2007 | 35 | 1 | — |
| Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid | 2013–2015 | 31 | 2 | — |
| Ford F53 | 2018–2021 | 27 | 2 | — |
| Ford E-250 | 2006–2023 | 20 | 26 | — |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2005–2010 | 19 | 1 | — |
| Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2020–2027 | 14 | 3 | — |
| Ford F-650 SD | 2006–2026 | 14 | 19 | — |
| Ford F-59 | 2011–2026 | 13 | 15 | — |
| Ford Taurus X | 2008–2009 | 13 | 1 | — |
| Ford Focus Electric | 2012–2017 | 12 | 4 | — |
| Ford F-650 | 2009–2022 | 10 | 6 | — |
| Ford E-150 | 2005–2023 | 8 | 21 | — |
| Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2015–2022 | 7 | 4 | — |
| Ford F-600 SD | 2020–2026 | 7 | 11 | — |
| Ford F-750 | 2011–2022 | 5 | 9 | — |
| Ford F-750 SD | 2008–2025 | 4 | 13 | — |
| Ford Redundant F-250 | 2015–2022 | 4 | 7 | — |
| Ford Thunderbird | 2005 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Ford Econoline | 2009–2026 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Ford Excursion | 2005 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020–2021 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Ford F550 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Ford Mustang GT | 2005 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Ford Stripped Chassis | 2016 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Ford E150 | 2006–2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford E250 | 2006–2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford E350 | 2006–2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford E-450 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Econoline 350 | 2006 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford E-Transit | 2022–2026 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Ford E-Transit Chassis | 2024–2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Explorer Phev | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford F250 | 2005–2006 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Ford F-450 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Ford F-550 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Ford F59 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford F650 | 2018 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford F-650 Incomplete Chassis | 2024 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Ford F-650 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford F-750 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Ford | 2008–2009 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Ford GT | 2005–2006 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford GT | 2005–2018 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Ford Limo Coach | 2005 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford MPV | 2005–2006 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford MPV Bus | 2005 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Mustang GTD | 2025–2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Odyssey | 2005–2026 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Ford Odyssey LT | 2009 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Ford Odyssey MPV | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Police Interceptor Sedan | 2013–2017 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Ford Police Interceptor Utilit | 2013–2017 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Ford Redundant F-350 | 2015–2020 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Ford Taurus Police Interceptor | 2013–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Terra Transit | 2005–2006 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Ford Van Terra | 2007–2010 | 0 | 2 | — |
Recent Ford recalls
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology