NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
Complaints
281,267
Active records
Recalls
1,367
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
712
Injuries
12,925
Crashes
13,562
Fires
8,370
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
Thermal issue
Driver assistance 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.
2021 FORD RANGER
Filed May 28, 2026
truck hesitates to go into gear then slams into reverse unexpectedly with a lot of force backing up - almost ran over a family member. Same thing when cold and going from park to drive, almost drove off my driveway down a steep mountain. I believe it is related to TSB 24-2046 No warning lights or anything, dealer has not been able so far to reproduce because the weather warmed up
2022 FORD F-250
Filed May 28, 2026
Cp4 pump failed and truck died pulling out onto the highway and won't restart! Luckily I didn't get hit by other vehicles and couple people helped push it out of the road!!! (I DO HAVE FORD DEALER REPORT STATING CP4 PUMP FAILURE!!!!!)
2016 FORD FUSION
Filed May 28, 2026
The entire engine/motor
2020 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
10r80 transmission shifts from 7th & 9th gear to 2nd gear causing truck to jerk and over rev. there were two mil lights local shop was able to read and reset once and cleared codes. This just recurred and truck was not able to be driven. Ended up replacing transmission same week as this problem started. New transmission has been fine since.
2018 FORD EDGE
Filed May 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
2022 FORD MUSTANG
Filed May 28, 2026
The contact owns a . The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure while driving up a hill the vehicle…
2016 FORD FUSION
Filed May 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
2023 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
SHIFT SYS FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED
2022 FORD F-150
Filed May 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
2020 FORD EDGE
Filed May 28, 2026
Car wouldn't shift into another gear without jerking/popping. It stutters at low speed and we told it's the transmission. I've done research and several people have had same issue.