Ford - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

📉 Compare Ford models

The following chart shows the Ford models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Ford has sold far more F-150 model cars than the Focus Electric model.

Table 1. Compare Ford models

Ford ModelNumber of Problems
  F-150
42,074
  Escape
34,657
  Explorer
34,167
  Fusion
28,198
  Focus
26,764
  Edge
17,173
  F-250
14,894
  Taurus
12,848
  Windstar
11,853
  Expedition
10,364
  Mustang
9,512
  F-350
8,975
  Ranger
7,330
  Freestyle
4,620
  Fiesta
4,290
  Contour
3,083
  Freestar
3,030
  Flex
2,384
  Escort
2,100
  Crown Victoria
2,003
  Escape Hybrid
1,675
  Fusion Hybrid
1,458
  Five Hundred
1,362
  Bronco
1,224
  Excursion
1,195
  E-350
1,037
  F-450
883
  F-550
856
  Explorer Sport Trac
805
  Explorer Sport
776
  E-150
722
  Transit Connect
717
  E-450
679
  C-max
646
  Thunderbird
629
  Econoline
436
  E-250
277
  Aerostar
190
  F-650
127
  Aspire
127
  E-550
84
  Focus Electric
59

📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Ford built between 2026 and 2001

Owners of Ford cars have reported a total of 296,283 problems across all Ford models built from 2026 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Ford models, is 9394.9. Cars from Ford's 2013 model year have the most problems reported (22,477 problems).

Table 2. Number of problems reported during the vehicle's first year in service

Model YearNumber of Problems
  2026 Ford
48
  2025 Ford
514
  2024 Ford
997
  2023 Ford
1,660
  2022 Ford
3,101
  2021 Ford
3,892
  2020 Ford
6,841
  2019 Ford
8,190
  2018 Ford
9,903
  2017 Ford
14,625
  2016 Ford
13,506
  2015 Ford
11,663
  2014 Ford
14,914
  2013 Ford
22,477
  2012 Ford
16,406
  2011 Ford
15,872
  2010 Ford
14,112
  2009 Ford
5,669
  2008 Ford
9,056
  2007 Ford
7,610
  2006 Ford
8,918
  2005 Ford
12,189
  2004 Ford
9,340
  2003 Ford
9,237
  2002 Ford
12,226
  2001 Ford
11,301

🔎 Common problems of Ford Vehicles

The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Ford cars. The number one most common problem of Ford cars is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling, with 42,965 problems reported. The second most common Ford car problem is related to the vehicle's power train (42,050 problems).



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