NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
Complaints
283,157
Active records
Recalls
1,388
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
714
Injuries
12,984
Crashes
13,616
Fires
8,390
Top reported issues — Ford
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Steering behavior
Noise
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Thermal issue
Safety restraint issue
Access/entry issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Starting behavior
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported Ford models
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Browse all Ford models
All Ford models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2015 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Jul 16, 2026
Vehicle transmission develops shutter overtime, which causes speeds to fluctuate and can be a safety hazard to the driver or other drivers. As you accelerate from a stop or low speeds the vehicle shutters causing it not to get up to speed as normal causing a safety risk along with extra wear and tear on the motor!
2014 FORD TAURUS
Filed Jul 16, 2026
My rear-view (back-up) camera displays the image “reversed” when I put the vehicle in reverse, meaning the direction of what I see doesn’t match the direction the vehicle is actually moving. This is dangerous because it can confuse the driver when judging distances and steering or aligning the car while backing up, increasing the risk of hitting a person, child, or parked object—especially in tight spaces, at low speeds, or when visibility is limited (night, rain, or glare). I’m requesting…
2015 FORD EDGE
Filed Jul 16, 2026
Look like a year and there is still no remedy
2017 FORD FOCUS
Filed Jul 16, 2026
multiple clutch's have had to be replaced in BOTH of my 2017 Ford Focuses. Had to replace the transmission in my other one. Now this one is having transmission issues again. Dont know if I can handle another $4000 bill because Ford created and sold a defective product and depite several repairs never fixed it as they kept using the same faulty parts. Was told by dealership that they just replace the same parts over and over at Ford's direction until the warrenty expires as Ford was not going to…
2018 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed Jul 16, 2026
The infotainment screen that includes the rear backup camera stopped working intermittently and then completely. The dealer's service department identified that the APIM, a module involved in operating the screen had failed. The backup camera is a significant and necessary safety feature for such a large vehicle. The dealer ordered the new part and replaced it at significant expense. There was no warning of this issue, and the only symptom was the intermittent delay of the infotainment system…
2015 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Jul 16, 2026
THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING RUFF, AND STALLING AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM EXAUST LIKE IT EITHER A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR A CRACK IN THE BLOCK. I CHECKED FOR OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SEEMS LIKE THIS WOULD BE A SAFTEY ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE STOPPING ON THE ROAD,
2017 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Jul 16, 2026
A strong exhaust smell comes through the cabin during acceleration at speeds higher than 35 mph. Worries us for possible co2 exposure coming through if exhaust smell can come through. But ford dealership has said it passes the recall standards. Still uneasy
2018 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed Jul 16, 2026
I noticed a loud rattle when starting my 2018 Ford Expedition, at first occasionally and then on every cold start. The Ford Dealer's service department diagnosed a cam phaser issue. There were no warning lights or messages available to me, but the service department's diagnosis showed several timing faults. I was told the cam phaser repair is $4000 - $5000 and continued use puts the engine and transmission at risk. I contacted Ford customer service and was told that my vehicle was not eligible…
2018 FORD F-150
Filed Jul 16, 2026
The vehicle has gotten stuck in 7th gear before, it also has almost completely stopped, wouldn't accelerate and shifted down and up. It is not drivable now with only 58500 miles on it. I am afraid to drive it by myself and I would never take my family anywhere in it as it poses a safety hazard / danger.
2019 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Jul 16, 2026
Ford only showed one code P0403 tuneup with a written statement I asked for wanting 15k for a new engine and verbal;y stating I need a whole new engine. The 2019 Ford escape began to smoke heavily while driving. I put over had the car towed to Ford dealer in sandy springs. As Ford is stating that this car needs a new engine the old recall existed from years ago has expired on the VIN number 2022. Just because I made a purchase from 2024 doesn't mean the the issues have been resolved and you…