NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

Complaints

284,651

Active records

Recalls

1,393

Active records

TSBs

14,565

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

715

Injuries

13,028

Crashes

13,658

Fires

8,408

Top reported issues — Ford

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Operating state

93,373

Condition issue

85,959

Reporting mechanism

45,620

Engine behavior

34,578

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

34,486

Performance issue

30,597

Vibration/harshness

24,769

Steering behavior

22,534

Noise

22,503

Fluid issue

22,389

Braking behavior

20,583

Driver assistance issue

19,426

Thermal issue

19,252

Safety restraint issue

17,201

Access/entry issue

14,233

Safety restraint behavior

9,295

Electrical issue

7,356

Lighting behavior

7,271

Ride/handling behavior

6,834

Starting behavior

6,582

Smell

5,270

Powering on/off behavior

3,583

Recent change

3,490

HVAC behavior

3,365

Infotainment behavior

3,181

Wiper/washer behavior

2,821

Electrified system issue

587

Communication/network issue

281

Charging behavior

56

Most-reported Ford models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

F-150

38,342

2

F-150 Heritage

38,237

3

Explorer

34,351

4

Escape

29,091

5

Fusion

23,821

6

Focus

22,273

7

Taurus

17,014

8

Windstar

14,153

9

Edge

13,871

10

F-250 Super Duty

11,291

11

Mustang

9,710

12

Expedition

9,261

13

Ranger

8,163

14

F-350 Super Duty

6,964

15

F-250

4,827

Browse all Ford models

All Ford models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 25, 2026


The transmission had to be replaced in 2024 and now the engine needs to be replaced in 2026. Ford customer service will not help with any of the repairs.

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 25, 2026


It appears the engine has gone bad. Water leaking into cylinders. Car is in shop now. Friendly Ford in Arkansas City, Ks. They may have contacted you.

2023 FORD F-150

Filed Aug 25, 2026


As I was stopping at an intersection for a redlight, the brakes locked up and the collision assist warning and another message came up on the screen. There were no cars in front of me at the intersection. This is the first time that this has ever happened and the truck has 32,665 miles. No servicing has been performed on this truck beyond oil changes and tire rotations.

2020 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 25, 2026


I had complete brake failure while driving my vehicle yesterday I had new brakes installed on XXX by Mr tire auto service centersStore Number: #XXX ([XXX]) ​Invoice Number: XXX ​Guest ID: XXX ​Vehicle details: 2020 Ford Escape Titanium. They have deemed that PARTS were defective ( calipers and pads) . This situation ended up okay however if I was on open road I could have killed myself or others. The manufacturer of these parts needs to be flagged. We have requested a detailed list of the parts…

2021 FORD F-150

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Within the last 6 months, the driver's side front door, the driver's side rear passenger door, and the passenger side rear doors actuators stopped working and the doors do not lock. The doors do not lock manually with the key fob or lock automatically when the truck reaches 13 mph. This is a safety issue as passengers could inadvertently open the doors when driving when the doors should be locked. This also prevents the factory installed alarm to work properly. it seemed odd that the 3…

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Engine has cut off while driving on several occasions. An accident nearly occurred as a result on at least 2 occasions.

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Ford has yet to provide a remedy to this recall nearly a year after being notified. NHTSA: #25V695 Recall: #25SA9 REAR VIEW CAMERA INSPECTION

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 25, 2026


A warning light illuminated, so the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The vehicle has a history of receiving routine maintenance and repairs at this dealership. The 2.0L EcoBoost engine is known to experience coolant intrusion associated with its open-deck engine-block design, which includes narrow, slotted cooling channels—or grooves—between the cylinder bores. After inspecting the vehicle, the dealership determined that the engine block should be replaced. The estimated…

2017 FORD F-150

Filed Aug 25, 2026


I am filing a formal complaint regarding improper service practices, breach of safety recall protocols, and severe resulting vehicle damage committed by Fox Grand Traverse Ford. On April 23, 2026, independent facility Kinney’s Complete Auto Repair replaced the lead frame connector on my vehicle. During service, the transmission pan was dropped and inspected. The transmission was certified clean, free of metal shavings, and operating normally. On August 3, 2026, a mobile service technician…

2023 FORD MAVERICK

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Vibration and shrouding under light and heavy acceleration, the harder the acceleration the stronger the vibration, feels like truck is falling apart.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.