NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
Complaints
286,876
Active records
Recalls
1,408
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
716
Injuries
13,115
Crashes
13,725
Fires
8,440
Top reported issues — Ford
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Fluid issue
Steering behavior
Noise
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
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
HVAC 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.
2016 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 22, 2026
The b pillar is coming apart and may cause an incident. They put out recall in May of 2025 but still no remedy. .
2016 FORD F-150
Filed Oct 22, 2026
Driving on highway lost power to gas pedal truck dash flashed and turned off. Bunch of lights and a gear turned on. I drove to dealership immediately and left the truck there. Was later told I have a 4 serious safety hazard recalls and one that is paused and because of this can’t be fixed and leaves the truck unusable. Leaving me without a vehicle and risk of job loss for the last 3 weeks going on 4 now
2020 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Oct 22, 2026
I am the owner of a U.S.-specification 2020 Ford Escape currently stationed in the Netherlands under military orders. I attempted to complete all open safety recalls through an authorized Ford dealership in the Netherlands. The dealership reviewed the vehicle and performed the actions available to them, but the recalls remain open. Open recalls include Ford Recall 25S76 / NHTSA Recall 25V467 involving the fuel injector system and Ford Recall 26C11 / NHTSA Recall 26V123 involving the SYNC and…
2021 FORD F-150
Filed Oct 22, 2026
When using the cruise control and passing a 65MPH speed limit sign, the vehicle accelerates to 85MPH. The posted speed in the area 65MPH. The max speed for the state of NC is 70. Yet, the vehicle acts as if the speed limit is 85MPH. This event is repeated routinely approximately 95% of the time as I pass this particular location on I-885 South, just north of the Ellis Road exit, in Durham NC.
2019 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed Oct 22, 2026
While driving my 2019 Ford Expedition on the interstate at approximately 75 mph, the driver side seatbelt suddenly and unexpectedly locked up and forcefully retracted without warning. At the same time, there was a loud popping sound resembling a small explosion, followed by a visible puff of smoke and a noticeable odor. There was no collision or impact that would have caused the seatbelt system to activate. The seatbelt tightened forcefully against my body cause me pain and injury. The seatbelt…
2015 FORD F-150
Filed Oct 22, 2026
I am writing on behalf of my father, [XXX], age [XXX], regarding his 2015 Ford F-150 (VIN [XXX]), which is covered by Safety Recall 26S28 for unintended transmission downshift. His truck has already experienced the defect. In early October, it unexpectedly downshifted while he was driving. He contacted Asheville Ford multiple times to schedule a service and has been told the recall has been paused. His request for a loaner or rental was declined. Ford's recall page describes this defect as…
2018 FORD F-250 SD
Filed Oct 22, 2026
When having to brake hard such as when a deer runs out my trucks ABS does not activate and my tires lock up causing me to slide. This has happened several times over the past few months . there are no ABS dtc codes and I have consulted technicians to no avail. I will note the last incident below but it has happened repeatedly.
2019 FORD FLEX
Filed Oct 22, 2026
Rearview camera was recalled almost 2 years ago and still no replacement parts available and the rearview camera in my vehicle does have the issue described. Whenever I put my car in reverse 1 of the following happens every time - Blue screen - Black screen - Image upside down - Distorted image with lines through it and upside down - Distorted image with lines through it and rightside up - No image with Camera unavailable message
2021 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Filed Oct 22, 2026
Was driving on the highway. Thought there was a smell of something burning. Stopped didn't see anything. When I arrived at my location the smell was much stronger. When I stopped I saw smoke and fire coming from the left front tire. Fire Department was called because the vehicle was parked next to a building. I used three fire extinguishers to put the fire out. The fire department arrived and put water on the area to lower the heat. It turns out the ABS system malfunctioned locking up the right…
2021 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed Oct 22, 2026
Wiper switch not working for auto, because switch itself is broken. When accelerating to pass a car the transmission skips/slips and car pauses and gas pedal won't work for 10 seconds. Car basically stalls. Could have caused accident if unable to pass or slide back over behind the car trying to pass.