Current Ford models
F-1501995–2027 · 35,972 complaintsAvoid: 2018, 2013, 2016Escape2000–2026 · 27,504 complaintsAvoid: 2017, 2020, 2013Explorer1995–2026 · 31,208 complaintsAvoid: 2016, 2017, 2020F-250 SD1995–2026 · 6,523 complaintsAvoid: 2019, 2017, 2018Expedition1997–2027 · 9,377 complaintsAvoid: 2019, 2020, 2024F-350 SD1997–2026 · 3,642 complaintsAvoid: 2017, 2019, 2020Bronco Sport2021–2026 · 1,397 complaintsNo years flaggedMustang1995–2026 · 9,033 complaintsAvoid: 2012, 2011, 2015Bronco1995–2026 · 1,166 complaintsAvoid: 2022, 2021, 2023Maverick Hybrid2022–2026 · 874 complaintsNo years flaggedRanger1995–2026 · 7,089 complaintsAvoid: 2019, 1999, 2000Mustang Mach E2021–2026 · 680 complaintsNo years flaggedF-150 Hybrid2021–2026 · 636 complaintsNo years flaggedTransit2014–2026 · 789 complaintsAvoid: 2023, 2020, 2015Maverick2022–2026 · 335 complaintsAvoid: 2024F-150 Lightning2022–2025 · 245 complaintsNo years flaggedF-450 SD1995–2026 · 447 complaintsAvoid: 2022, 2021, 2008F-531995–2026 · 107 complaintsAvoid: 2014, 2020, 2016F-550 SD1995–2026 · 465 complaintsAvoid: 2000, 1999, 2004F-592011–2026 · 14 complaintsNo years flaggedExplorer Hybrid2021–2025 · 9 complaintsNo years flaggedF-650 SD2004–2025 · 33 complaintsNo years flaggedF-600 SD2021–2026 · 7 complaintsNo years flaggedF-750 SD2008–2025 · 1 complaintNo years flaggedE-Transit2026 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged
Older and discontinued models
Edge2007–2024 · 14,098 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2011, 2017Fusion2006–2020 · 22,434 complaintsAvoid: 2010, 2011, 2012Focus1999–2018 · 22,105 complaintsAvoid: 2012, 2014, 2013Ecosport2018–2022 · 1,861 complaintsNo years flaggedEscape Hybrid2005–2023 · 1,803 complaintsAvoid: 2020, 2008, 2021Flex2009–2019 · 1,937 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2019, 2014Fiesta2011–2019 · 3,169 complaintsAvoid: 2011, 2013, 2012Transit Connect2010–2022 · 571 complaintsAvoid: 2014, 2016, 2019Fusion Hybrid2010–2020 · 1,201 complaintsAvoid: 2010, 2011, 2013Fusion Energi2013–2020 · 310 complaintsAvoid: 2019, 2020, 2013Taurus1995–2019 · 12,717 complaintsAvoid: 2005, 2013, 2002Escape Phev2021–2024 · 122 complaintsNo years flaggedE-4501996–2023 · 406 complaintsAvoid: 2021, 2022, 1999F-4502011–2020 · 110 complaintsAvoid: 2020, 2017, 2019F-5502011–2020 · 92 complaintsAvoid: 2020, 2019, 2017E-3501995–2023 · 910 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1995, 1999C-Max2013–2018 · 372 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2014C-Max Energi2013–2017 · 137 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2014, 2016Explorer Police Intercept2015–2020 · 37 complaintsAvoid: 2016F531999–2021 · 46 complaintsAvoid: 2020Focus Electric2012–2017 · 181 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2014, 2012E-1501995–2016 · 692 complaintsAvoid: 2001, 1997, 1999Police Interceptor Utilit2013–2016 · 29 complaintsNo years flaggedF-6502000–2021 · 20 complaintsNo years flaggedF-7502004–2022 · 4 complaintsNo years flaggedEconoline1995–2019 · 476 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1999, 1996Windstar1995–2004 · 14,107 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996, 1998F-2501995–2014 · 3,772 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000, 2012Freestyle2004–2007 · 3,664 complaintsAvoid: 2005, 2006Contour1995–2000 · 3,136 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1998F-3501995–2014 · 2,579 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000, 1997Freestar2004–2007 · 2,533 complaintsAvoid: 2004, 2005Escort1995–2003 · 2,233 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1995, 1998Crown Victoria1995–2011 · 2,075 complaintsAvoid: 1996, 1997, 2003Excursion1999–2005 · 1,144 complaintsAvoid: 2000, 2001Five Hundred2005–2007 · 1,073 complaintsAvoid: 2005Thunderbird1995–2005 · 850 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996, 1997Explorer Sport1997–2005 · 731 complaintsAvoid: 2001, 2002, 1998Explorer Sport Trac1997–2010 · 717 complaintsAvoid: 2001, 2002, 2007F Super Duty1995–2008 · 379 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000, 2001Aerostar1995–2000 · 337 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996F Series1995–2005 · 270 complaintsAvoid: 2000, 1997, 2001E-2501995–2014 · 261 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000, 20015002005–2007 · 204 complaintsNo years flaggedProbe1995–1997 · 165 complaintsAvoid: 1995Taurus X2008–2009 · 164 complaintsNo years flaggedAspire1995–1997 · 157 complaintsNo years flaggedCvpi2003–2005 · 115 complaintsAvoid: 2003Motor Home1995–2003 · 114 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000Taurus SHO1995–1999 · 94 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1999Club1995–2000 · 93 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1998E Series1997–2008 · 67 complaintsAvoid: 1997, 1998ZX2 (escort)1998–2003 · 66 complaintsAvoid: 2001, 1999, 2002E5502003 · 65 complaintsNo years flaggedF Series (light)1997–2002 · 44 complaintsNo years flaggedSuper Duty1995–2010 · 44 complaintsAvoid: 1999Grand Marquis1996–2001 · 40 complaintsAvoid: 1997Pickup1997–2000 · 39 complaintsAvoid: 1997Supercrew2001 · 36 complaintsNo years flaggedLCF 450 Series2006–2007 · 33 complaintsNo years flaggedFocus SVT2002 · 32 complaintsNo years flaggedMountaineer1997–2002 · 29 complaintsNo years flaggedPolice Interceptor2013 · 28 complaintsNo years flaggedMustang Cobra1997–1999 · 25 complaintsAvoid: 1999Ranger EV1998–2001 · 24 complaintsNo years flaggedNavigator1998–2003 · 19 complaintsNo years flaggedF-350 Super Duty2009–2013 · 15 complaintsNo years flaggedF8001995–1998 · 14 complaintsNo years flaggedGT2005–2017 · 14 complaintsNo years flaggedTaurus Police Interceptor2013–2014 · 12 complaintsNo years flaggedF7001995–1998 · 5 complaintsNo years flaggedAeromax1997–1998 · 4 complaintsNo years flaggedE-5502002–2004 · 3 complaintsNo years flaggedF-450 Super Duty2009–2013 · 3 complaintsNo years flaggedLouisville1997–1998 · 2 complaintsNo years flaggedF7502000–2005 · 2 complaintsNo years flaggedLCF2006 · 2 complaintsNo years flaggedE3502000–2005 · 0 complaintsNo years flaggedE4502004 · 0 complaintsNo years flaggedF2502005–2008 · 0 complaintsNo years flaggedF3502005–2008 · 0 complaintsNo years flaggedVan Terra2009 · 0 complaintsNo years flaggedOdyssey2007–2011 · 0 complaintsNo years flaggedF-550 Super Duty2009–2013 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged
Ford model years to avoid
- 2008 Ford F-450 SD12.4× complaints · engine
- 1999 Ford F-450 SD11.8× complaints · transmission
- 2019 Ford F-250 SD9.4× complaints · steering
- 2017 Ford F-250 SD8.5× complaints · steering
- 2000 Ford F-550 SD7.6× complaints · wheel & tire
- 2000 Ford F-450 SD7.6× complaints · wheel & tire
- 1999 Ford F-550 SD7.1× complaints · transmission
- 2022 Ford Bronco6.8× complaints · window & wiper
- 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid6.7× complaints · steering
- 1995 Ford Thunderbird6.4× complaints · brake
- 2019 Ford Fusion Energi6.1× complaints · electrical
- 2000 Ford Focus6.0× complaints · electrical
Latest Ford recalls
- 2025–2027 Ford F-150: seats
- 2026 Ford F-150, 2025–2026 Ford F-250 SD and 4 more: electrical system – instrument cluster/panel
- 2015 Ford Transit Connect: back over prevention – camera
- 2025–2027 Ford Expedition, 2026 Ford F-250 SD and 3 more: exterior lighting – headlights
- 2026 Ford Ranger: back over prevention – display function
- 2023–2025 Ford Mustang Mach E: electrical system – software
- 2026 Ford Explorer: air bags – frontal
- 2026 Ford Bronco: air bags – curtain
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Ford model years include the 2008 F-450 SD, the 1999 F-450 SD, the 2019 F-250 SD, the 2017 F-250 SD and the 2000 F-550 SD.
How many Ford recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 1,202 recalls for Ford vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on October 6, 2026. See the latest Ford recalls.
What Ford model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the F-150 has drawn the most complaints (10,293) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Ford F-150 page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.