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Ford recalls & common problems by model

How Ford models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.

50models compared
6,175recall campaigns on file
238,258owner complaints on file
ModelYearsOn recordRecall campaignsOwner complaints
f 150 1990–2025 18,872 411 17,325
Explorer 1990–2025 11,535 375 37,427
f150 1991–2019 244 315 0
Mustang 1981–2026 7,624 297 10,499
e350 1987–2015 75 277 14
ranger 1987–2026 4,907 252 8,286
E-350 1998–2015 50 243 147
Escape 1986–2025 34,353 221 28,525
F 250 1987–2025 602 215 2,989
f250 1994–2021 79 183 0
expedition 1997–2023 3,287 166 9,593
Taurus 1981–2019 5,189 165 19,939
Transit 1981–2026 24,070 161 591
F 350 1988–2024 328 149 1,181
e-150 1993–2014 34 141 433
f350 1988–2020 71 141 35
Crown Victoria 1991–2011 184 136 3,363
Focus 1998–2025 78,105 132 22,577
e250 1997–2013 19 129 1
Fusion 2002–2020 43,402 127 22,966
Bronco 1985–2025 143 114 1,550
E-250 1998–2013 17 107 73
Windstar 1994–2006 284 100 15,859
Edge 2007–2024 15,933 92 14,043
f-350 sd 2006–2019 40 87 163
f-350sd 2003–2020 40 86 0
f-450sd 2001–2020 32 78 0
Transit Connect 1991–2025 6,839 77 521
Maverick 1993–2025 331 76 486
econoline 1986–2021 78 75 2,528
f-350 1983–2020 62 73 1,141
e150 1998–2012 47 73 0
E 450 2000–2016 25 70 37
f-250 sd 2002–2019 72 69 763
f-250sd 1999–2021 64 68 0
Escort 1981–2020 2,343 64 4,692
Bronco Sport 2020–2025 113 60 1,326
e450 2000–2015 10 56 0
Contour 1995–2000 43 55 3,644
f-250 1985–1998 12 52 837
e 250 2008–2014 11 51 19
f-450 2000–2021 25 50 79
f550 2002–2019 24 44 0
Aerostar 1988–1997 24 42 2,100
Mustang Mach-E 2020–2025 1,987 40 488
f-550 2004–2020 37 40 57
f 550 2003–2026 40 38 36
FLEX 2008–2019 1,767 34 1,925
f450 2001–2016 15 34 0
f-550sd 2013–2019 13 34 0

How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.

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