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

94,171

Condition issue

92,623

Reporting mechanism

46,226

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

36,272

Engine behavior

36,144

Performance issue

32,280

Vibration/harshness

25,167

Fluid issue

23,864

Steering behavior

23,086

Noise

22,591

Braking behavior

21,179

Driver assistance issue

19,754

Thermal issue

19,458

Safety restraint issue

17,348

Access/entry issue

14,350

Safety restraint behavior

9,426

Electrical issue

7,405

Lighting behavior

7,343

Ride/handling behavior

7,248

Starting behavior

6,655

Smell

5,368

Infotainment behavior

4,340

Powering on/off behavior

3,848

Recent change

3,608

HVAC behavior

3,451

Wiper/washer behavior

2,848

Electrified system issue

695

Communication/network issue

316

Charging behavior

79

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

40,014

2

Explorer

35,294

3

Escape

29,562

4

Fusion

23,956

5

Focus

22,479

6

Taurus

17,375

7

Windstar

14,347

8

Edge

14,101

9

F-250 Super Duty

10,445

10

Mustang

10,049

11

Expedition

9,578

12

Ranger

8,838

13

Explorer Sport Trac

7,990

14

F-350 Super Duty

6,725

15

Police Interceptor Utility

5,731

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


1 injured

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


Fire

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.

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.