Ford Known Issues & Problems
740 documented problems across 40 Ford models. Every issue includes symptoms, repair costs, and solutions — compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, owner forums, and field reports.
740
Total Issues
40
Models Covered
371
Critical Issues
According to Au7o's analysis, Ford vehicles have 740 documented known issues across 40 models, with 371 rated critical by the Au7o research team. The most commonly affected Ford model is the Aerostar with 6 documented issues. Full technical analysis and DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All Ford Models (40)
Aerostar
1989-1997
4 critical6 issues
Bronco
1966-2025
17 critical32 issues
Bronco Sport
2021-2026
9 critical18 issues
C-Max
2013-2018
3 critical4 issues
Contour
1995-2000
2 critical5 issues
Crown Victoria
1992-2011
7 critical13 issues
E-Series
1992-2023
8 critical16 issues
EcoSport
2013-2022
5 critical13 issues
Edge
2007-2024
9 critical19 issues
Escape
2001-2025
31 critical48 issues
Escort
1991-2003
3 critical10 issues
Excursion
2000-2005
4 critical5 issues
Expedition
1997-2025
2 critical9 issues
Explorer
1991-2026
36 critical73 issues
Explorer Sport Trac
2001-2010
3 critical4 issues
F-100
1957-1979
5 critical7 issues
F-150
1997-2026
47 critical94 issues
F-150 Lightning
2022-2025
5 critical11 issues
F-250
1990-2025
3 critical6 issues
F-250 Super Duty
1999-2025
13 critical20 issues
F-350
1994-2025
11 critical21 issues
Fiesta
2008-2019
11 critical32 issues
Five Hundred
2005-2007
3 critical6 issues
Flex
2009-2019
6 critical15 issues
Focus
2000-2018
8 critical20 issues
Freestar
2004-2007
5 critical16 issues
Freestyle
2005-2007
2 critical5 issues
Fusion
2006-2020
14 critical20 issues
Ka
2015-2021
4 critical4 issues
Maverick
2022-2026
9 critical18 issues
Mustang
1965-2025
18 critical46 issues
Mustang Mach-E
2021-2026
10 critical16 issues
Probe
1993-1997
6 critical9 issues
Ranger
1990-2025
8 critical26 issues
Taurus
1990-2019
8 critical13 issues
Tempo
1990-1994
3 critical5 issues
Thunderbird
1990-2005
1 critical5 issues
Transit
2015-2024
14 critical25 issues
Transit Connect
2014-2023
10 critical20 issues
Windstar
1995-2003
4 critical5 issues
Issues by Category
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Engine
156 issues
Electrical
120 issues
Transmission
76 issues
Body/Panels
66 issues
Suspension
48 issues
Safety/Recalls
44 issues
Cooling
41 issues
Fuel System
38 issues
Drivetrain
32 issues
Emissions
32 issues
Brakes
27 issues
Steering
20 issues
HVAC
17 issues
Interior
8 issues
Exhaust
8 issues
Exterior
5 issues
Other
2 issues
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