NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

Complaints

282,218

Active records

Recalls

1,381

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

12,952

Crashes

13,589

Fires

8,379

Top reported issues — Ford

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Operating state

92,557

Condition issue

85,368

Reporting mechanism

45,324

Engine behavior

34,268

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

33,710

Performance issue

30,190

Vibration/harshness

24,557

Steering behavior

22,436

Noise

22,377

Fluid issue

22,136

Braking behavior

20,447

Thermal issue

19,114

Driver assistance issue

19,069

Safety restraint issue

17,100

Access/entry issue

14,177

Safety restraint behavior

9,228

Electrical issue

7,311

Lighting behavior

7,233

Ride/handling behavior

6,799

Starting behavior

6,545

Smell

5,249

Powering on/off behavior

3,544

Recent change

3,396

HVAC behavior

3,342

Infotainment behavior

3,098

Wiper/washer behavior

2,801

Electrified system issue

569

Communication/network issue

274

Charging behavior

54

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 Lightning

37,987

2

F-150

37,771

3

F-150 Heritage

37,771

4

Explorer

34,120

5

Escape

28,639

6

Fusion

23,674

7

Focus

22,207

8

Taurus

16,988

9

Windstar

14,152

10

Edge

13,680

11

F-250 Super Duty

11,279

12

Mustang

9,665

13

Expedition

9,107

14

F-250

8,503

15

F-250 HD

8,419

Browse all Ford models

All Ford models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 FORD MAVERICK

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The Ford Maverick has a known issue with grabby brakes. I recently took my vehicle in for service and was advised the vehicle had an outstanding service bulletin to solve this problem. The repair given by Ford is ineffectual. There is a potential problems, even at low speeds, for sudden braking and collisions. This is ongoing at every stop and experienced by other Maverick owners.

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Subject: Safety Defect Complaint – Sudden 10R80 Transmission Failure in 2018 Ford F-150 Dear NHTSA, I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2018 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. The transmission failed completely at only 93,000 miles, well before Ford’s first recommended fluid change at 150,000 miles. While driving, the transmission suddenly shifted from 3rd gear directly to 7th gear, skipping intermediates. This caused severe loss of power (“gutless”)…

2020 FORD EDGE

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Complainant: [XXX] Vehicle: 2020 Ford Edge VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: Approx. 152,000 miles Target of Complaint: Ford Motor Company / [Don Chalmers Ford] Subject: Request for Goodwill Financial Assistance Due to Documented, Inherent Transmission Manufacturing Defect I am filing this dispute to request financial assistance/cost-sharing from Ford Motor Company for a total transmission failure on my 2020 Ford Edge. While the vehicle is past its standard powertrain warranty, the failure is…

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 23, 2026


transmission failure

2020 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Windshield seal failure. Water intrusion into the electrical system. The horn does not work and intermittent starting problems. Water intrusion caused mold in numerous components. Truck was checked over at local Ford dealer. Waiting for parts to make repairs. Repair quote available if needed.

2018 FORD F-150

Filed Jun 23, 2026


- Master Cylinder leaking into booster Pump. ~Lost brakes going 65MPH, had to drive into a grass area to slow down. No warning lights until I lost all brakes. - Transmission hard shifting and unreliable gear selection ~ This truck has missed gears when passing intersections and has almost caused a wreck multiple time. Transmission is unsafe for users to drive with.

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jun 23, 2026


My check engine came on my vehicle and had it checked out and I was informed that coolant is getting into the third cylinder and I was informed this is an ongoing issue with these escapes and Ford is aware of the flaw but never did a recall for it. This is a very costly expense and so crazy Ford has never done anything to repair or help customers with the costly expense but they will give their employees bonus checks is so crazy while us people are out here trying to figure out a $6-8 thousand…

2012 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Failure of the dealerships to fix recall in timely manner It’s been over two years and parts still unavailable

2021 FORD EXPEDITION

Filed Jun 23, 2026


I have taken my car to the shop for constant transmission clunking, loss of power, random shifting causing a safety issue. It is currently in the shop for the 6th time at 69k I bought it new and have taken it in 5 other times for the same or similar issues with the transmission.

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jun 23, 2026


My car experienced a sudden internal engine failure due to a known manufacturer design defect causing coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. A Ford dealer service center diagnosed the issue with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0303, confirming a Cylinder 3 misfire caused by coolant leaking into the block. The vehicle requires a total engine replacement at just ~66000 miles at a cost of over $9000. This internal coolant leak poses a severe safety hazard, including sudden engine stalling,…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.