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
43,129
  Escape
35,466
  Explorer
34,667
  Fusion
28,418
  Focus
26,909
  Edge
17,512
  F-250
14,973
  Taurus
12,912
  Windstar
11,854
  Expedition
10,672
  Mustang
9,596
  F-350
9,050
  Ranger
7,449
  Freestyle
4,623
  Fiesta
4,305
  Contour
3,083
  Freestar
3,031
  Flex
2,463
  Escort
2,100
  Crown Victoria
2,007
  Escape Hybrid
1,707
  Fusion Hybrid
1,492
  Five Hundred
1,362
  Bronco
1,345
  Excursion
1,195
  E-350
1,042
  F-450
887
  F-550
865
  Explorer Sport Trac
805
  Explorer Sport
776
  Transit Connect
735
  E-150
722
  E-450
689
  C-max
653
  Thunderbird
631
  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 300,425 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 9554.1. Cars from Ford's 2013 model year have the most problems reported (22,623 problems).

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

Model YearNumber of Problems
  2026 Ford
141
  2025 Ford
634
  2024 Ford
1,117
  2023 Ford
1,761
  2022 Ford
3,365
  2021 Ford
4,228
  2020 Ford
7,324
  2019 Ford
8,614
  2018 Ford
10,359
  2017 Ford
15,028
  2016 Ford
13,942
  2015 Ford
12,027
  2014 Ford
15,071
  2013 Ford
22,623
  2012 Ford
16,476
  2011 Ford
15,927
  2010 Ford
14,143
  2009 Ford
5,680
  2008 Ford
9,077
  2007 Ford
7,619
  2006 Ford
8,927
  2005 Ford
12,192
  2004 Ford
9,345
  2003 Ford
9,258
  2002 Ford
12,228
  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 43,638 problems reported. The second most common Ford car problem is related to the vehicle's power train (43,084 problems).



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