Ford Known Issues & Problems
558 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.
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558
Total Issues
40
Models Covered
261
Critical Issues
According to Au7o's analysis, Ford vehicles have 558 documented known issues across 40 models, with 261 rated critical by the Au7o research team. The most commonly affected Ford model is the Aerostar with 5 documented issues. Full technical analysis and DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All Ford Models (40)
Aerostar
1990-1997
3 critical5 issues
Bronco
1966-2024
16 critical31 issues
Bronco Sport
2021-2026
5 critical13 issues
C-Max
2013-2018
3 critical4 issues
Contour
1995-2000
2 critical5 issues
Crown Victoria
1992-2011
2 critical5 issues
E-Series
1997-2014
1 critical5 issues
EcoSport
2018-2022
1 critical5 issues
Edge
2007-2024
4 critical8 issues
Escape
2001-2025
17 critical30 issues
Escort
1991-2003
3 critical10 issues
Excursion
2000-2005
4 critical5 issues
Expedition
1997-2025
2 critical9 issues
Explorer
1991-2026
29 critical63 issues
Explorer Sport Trac
2001-2010
3 critical4 issues
F-100
1957-1979
5 critical7 issues
F-150
1997-2026
37 critical84 issues
F-150 Lightning
2022-2025
5 critical11 issues
F-250
1990-2025
2 critical5 issues
F-250 Super Duty
1999-2025
4 critical7 issues
F-350
1994-2025
2 critical5 issues
Fiesta
2008-2019
7 critical20 issues
Five Hundred
2005-2007
2 critical5 issues
Flex
2009-2019
3 critical5 issues
Focus
2000-2018
2 critical6 issues
Freestar
2004-2007
2 critical5 issues
Freestyle
2005-2007
2 critical5 issues
Fusion
2006-2020
11 critical17 issues
Ka
2015-2021
4 critical4 issues
Maverick
2022-2026
6 critical15 issues
Mustang
1965-2023
17 critical44 issues
Mustang Mach-E
2021-2025
4 critical7 issues
Probe
1993-1997
6 critical9 issues
Ranger
1990-2023
7 critical25 issues
Taurus
1990-2019
7 critical11 issues
Tempo
1990-1994
3 critical5 issues
Thunderbird
1990-2005
1 critical5 issues
Transit
2015-2024
14 critical25 issues
Transit Connect
2014-2023
9 critical19 issues
Windstar
1995-2003
4 critical5 issues
Issues by Category
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Engine
120 issues
Electrical
91 issues
Transmission
63 issues
Body/Panels
56 issues
Suspension
43 issues
Cooling
30 issues
Safety/Recalls
27 issues
Drivetrain
26 issues
Fuel System
22 issues
Emissions
20 issues
Brakes
19 issues
Steering
12 issues
HVAC
11 issues
Interior
8 issues
Exhaust
6 issues
Exterior
4 issues
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