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
42,114
  Escape
34,695
  Explorer
34,185
  Fusion
28,202
  Focus
26,771
  Edge
17,184
  F-250
14,897
  Taurus
12,855
  Windstar
11,853
  Expedition
10,366
  Mustang
9,514
  F-350
8,977
  Ranger
7,333
  Freestyle
4,620
  Fiesta
4,291
  Contour
3,083
  Freestar
3,030
  Flex
2,388
  Escort
2,100
  Crown Victoria
2,003
  Escape Hybrid
1,676
  Fusion Hybrid
1,458
  Five Hundred
1,362
  Bronco
1,235
  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
682
  C-max
647
  Thunderbird
629
  Econoline
436
  E-250
277
  Aerostar
190
  Aspire
127
  F-650
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 296,441 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 9401.0. Cars from Ford's 2013 model year have the most problems reported (22,482 problems).

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

Model YearNumber of Problems
  2026 Ford
51
  2025 Ford
520
  2024 Ford
1,000
  2023 Ford
1,667
  2022 Ford
3,114
  2021 Ford
3,907
  2020 Ford
6,851
  2019 Ford
8,198
  2018 Ford
9,922
  2017 Ford
14,641
  2016 Ford
13,531
  2015 Ford
11,681
  2014 Ford
14,921
  2013 Ford
22,482
  2012 Ford
16,407
  2011 Ford
15,873
  2010 Ford
14,113
  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 42,992 problems reported. The second most common Ford car problem is related to the vehicle's power train (42,087 problems).



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