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

92,873

Condition issue

85,594

Reporting mechanism

45,428

Engine behavior

34,412

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

34,001

Performance issue

30,331

Vibration/harshness

24,649

Steering behavior

22,472

Noise

22,423

Fluid issue

22,244

Braking behavior

20,506

Driver assistance issue

19,214

Thermal issue

19,179

Safety restraint issue

17,131

Access/entry issue

14,202

Safety restraint behavior

9,249

Electrical issue

7,328

Lighting behavior

7,244

Ride/handling behavior

6,813

Starting behavior

6,560

Smell

5,256

Powering on/off behavior

3,560

Recent change

3,421

HVAC behavior

3,352

Infotainment behavior

3,135

Wiper/washer behavior

2,811

Electrified system issue

575

Communication/network issue

275

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

38,545

2

F-150 Lightning

38,200

3

F-150 Heritage

37,976

4

Explorer Sport

34,920

5

Explorer Sport Trac

34,905

6

Police Interceptor Utility

34,256

7

Explorer

34,197

8

Escape

28,837

9

Fusion

23,737

10

Police Responder Hybrid

23,434

11

Focus

22,232

12

Taurus

16,993

13

Police Interceptor Sedan

16,898

14

Windstar

14,152

15

Edge

13,757

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


Crash

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…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.