Are Fords reliable?

Newer Fords (Bronco, Bronco Sport, C-Max, EcoSport, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Fiesta, Flex, Focus, Fusion, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger, Taurus, Transit, and Transit Connect) do not share one complaint pattern. 17 of the 19 models average fewer owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Expedition averages more owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Transit is about the same in the newer years as in the older ones. Maverick does not cover enough model years for that comparison.

Models

20

Model years

2012–2026

Data as of 2026-10-16.

Record by model

2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL
C-Max 2013–2018
Total recalls 12
Total complaints 366
Fewest complaints 2017, 1 per year · 2018, 1 per year · 2016, 2 per year
Most complaints 2013, 7 per year
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB
Transit Connect 2012–2023
Total recalls 29
Total complaints 503
Fewest complaints 2023, 0 per year · 2022, 0 per year · 2021, 1 per year
Most complaints 2014, 7 per year
Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
2018 Ford EcoSport SE
EcoSport 2018–2022
Total recalls 6
Total complaints 1,850
Fewest complaints 2022, 2 per year · 2020, 4 per year · 2019, 4 per year
Most complaints 2021, 9 per year
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2010 Ford Taurus SE sedan
Taurus 2012–2019
Total recalls 19
Total complaints 1,368
Fewest complaints 2019, 1 per year · 2018, 2 per year · 2016, 3 per year
Most complaints 2013, 18 per year
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2011 Ford Flex Limited
Flex 2012–2019
Total recalls 14
Total complaints 1,453
Fewest complaints 2017, 1 per year · 2019, 2 per year · 2016, 3 per year
Most complaints 2013, 31 per year
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain
2020 Ford Transit 350 XLT passenger van
Transit 2015–2026
Total recalls 66
Total complaints 776
Fewest complaints 2021, 3 per year · 2019, 4 per year · 2018, 5 per year
Most complaints 2023, 15 per year
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2025 Ford Expedition Tremor
Expedition 2012–2026
Total recalls 52
Total complaints 2,832
Fewest complaints 2014, 2 per year · 2012, 5 per year · 2013, 5 per year
Most complaints 2021, 28 per year
Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
2024 Ford Ranger Lariat SuperCrew
Ranger 2019–2026
Total recalls 40
Total complaints 690
Fewest complaints 2023, 5 per year · 2022, 8 per year · 2020, 11 per year
Most complaints 2024, 27 per year
Photo: HJUdall, CC0
2024 Ford Mustang coupe
Mustang 2012–2026
Total recalls 61
Total complaints 2,856
Fewest complaints 2023, 5 per year · 2021, 7 per year · 2022, 7 per year
Most complaints 2014, 73 per year
Photo: Crisco 1492, CC BY-SA 4.0
2011 Ford Fiesta SES hatchback
Fiesta 2012–2019
Total recalls 12
Total complaints 2,432
Fewest complaints 2018, 4 per year · 2019, 5 per year · 2017, 7 per year
Most complaints 2013, 103 per year
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain
2019 Ford Edge
Edge 2012–2024
Total recalls 31
Total complaints 9,151
Fewest complaints 2023, 4 per year · 2021, 10 per year · 2022, 12 per year
Most complaints 2013, 146 per year
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Mustang Mach-E 2021–2026
Total recalls 22
Total complaints 659
Fewest complaints 2024, 14 per year · 2022, 30 per year · 2023, 34 per year
Most complaints 2021, 66 per year
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
2022 Ford Maverick XLT AWD
Maverick 2022–2026
Total recalls 45
Total complaints 516
Fewest complaints 2022, 21 per year · 2024, 24 per year · 2023, 80 per year
Most complaints 2023, 80 per year
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2020 Ford Escape SEL
Escape 2012–2026
Total recalls 77
Total complaints 15,076
Fewest complaints 2023, 20 per year · 2019, 24 per year · 2024, 25 per year
Most complaints 2013, 130 per year
Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0
2022 Ford Bronco Outer Banks 4-door with Sasquatch package
Bronco 2021–2026
Total recalls 50
Total complaints 956
Fewest complaints 2024, 25 per year · 2021, 37 per year · 2023, 62 per year
Most complaints 2022, 67 per year
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend
Bronco Sport 2021–2026
Total recalls 32
Total complaints 1,354
Fewest complaints 2023, 34 per year · 2024, 36 per year · 2022, 55 per year
Most complaints 2021, 76 per year
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
2015 Ford Fusion SE
Fusion 2012–2020
Total recalls 39
Total complaints 10,863
Fewest complaints 2018, 8 per year · 2020, 12 per year · 2019, 13 per year
Most complaints 2012, 140 per year
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
2020 Ford Explorer
Explorer 2012–2026
Total recalls 100
Total complaints 13,864
Fewest complaints 2024, 7 per year · 2019, 14 per year · 2023, 26 per year
Most complaints 2016, 220 per year
Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021 Ford F-150 crew cab
F-150 2012–2026
Total recalls 115
Total complaints 18,143
Fewest complaints 2019, 54 per year · 2020, 58 per year · 2024, 62 per year
Most complaints 2018, 167 per year
Photo: Gold Pony, CC BY 3.0
2013 Ford Focus SE hatchback
Focus 2012–2018
Total recalls 24
Total complaints 12,526
Fewest complaints 2018, 45 per year · 2015, 45 per year · 2016, 51 per year
Most complaints 2014, 249 per year
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0

The table gives each model up to three years with the fewest complaints per year, and the year with the most, each counted from complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left off that list. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market cars on this page. A model with more cars on the road produces more filings. How we count.

Complaints per year

51'1277'1363'1425'1518'1614'178'1811'1912'2028'2119'2220'2325'24'25'26

Each bar is the median of the models with complaints on file for that year, not weighted by how many of those cars were sold. A year with no complaint file is left blank.

Recalls by model year

51'12102'13108'14131'15112'16101'1794'1880'19127'20165'21191'22139'23117'24115'2559'26

A campaign that covers more than one model is counted on each.

What owners file about

Powertrain
16,615
Engine
11,334
Steering
7,957
Unknown or other
7,150
Structure
5,176
Electrical system
3,735
Engine and engine cooling
3,684
Service brakes
3,353

Frequently asked questions

Are Fords reliable?

Newer Fords (Bronco, Bronco Sport, C-Max, EcoSport, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Fiesta, Flex, Focus, Fusion, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger, Taurus, Transit, and Transit Connect) do not share one complaint pattern. 17 of the 19 models average fewer owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Expedition averages more owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Transit is about the same in the newer years as in the older ones. Maverick does not cover enough model years for that comparison.