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Ford Known Issues & Problems

699 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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699
Total Issues
40
Models Covered
358
Critical Issues

According to Au7o's analysis, Ford vehicles have 699 documented known issues across 40 models, with 358 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)

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Aerostar
1989-1997
3 critical5 issues
Bronco
1966-2025
16 critical30 issues
Bronco Sport
2021-2026
8 critical16 issues
C-Max
2013-2018
3 critical4 issues
Contour
1995-2000
1 critical4 issues
Crown Victoria
1992-2011
7 critical13 issues
E-Series
1992-2023
Visual available
8 critical15 issues
EcoSport
2013-2022
5 critical13 issues
Edge
2007-2024
8 critical18 issues
Escape
2001-2025
Visual available
31 critical46 issues
Escort
1991-2003
7 issues
Excursion
2000-2005
4 critical5 issues
Expedition
1997-2025
11 critical22 issues
Explorer
1991-2027
Visual available
37 critical71 issues
Explorer Sport Trac
2001-2010
2 critical2 issues
F-100
1957-1979
5 critical6 issues
F-150
1994-2026
46 critical91 issues
F-150 Lightning
2022-2026
5 critical11 issues
F-250
1990-2025
3 critical6 issues
F-250 Super Duty
1999-2025
13 critical20 issues
F-350
1994-2025
10 critical20 issues
Fiesta
2008-2019
11 critical27 issues
Five Hundred
2005-2007
3 critical5 issues
Flex
2009-2019
6 critical15 issues
Focus
2000-2018
8 critical20 issues
Freestar
2004-2007
5 critical16 issues
Freestyle
2005-2007
2 critical4 issues
Fusion
2006-2020
14 critical20 issues
Ka
2015-2021
4 critical4 issues
Maverick
2022-2026
Visual available
9 critical17 issues
Mustang
1965-2025
Visual available
15 critical43 issues
Mustang Mach-E
2021-2026
10 critical16 issues
Probe
1993-1997
5 critical8 issues
Ranger
1990-2025
8 critical24 issues
Taurus
1990-2007
5 critical8 issues
Tempo
1990-1994
2 critical3 issues
Thunderbird
1994-2005
1 critical4 issues
Transit
2015-2024
14 critical24 issues
Transit Connect
2014-2023
7 critical12 issues
Windstar
1995-2003
3 critical4 issues

Issues by Category

⚙️
Engine
131 issues
⚡
Electrical
117 issues
🔄
Transmission
67 issues
🚙
Body/Panels
63 issues
🛡️
Safety/Recalls
48 issues
🔧
Suspension
45 issues
⛽
Fuel System
40 issues
🔗
Drivetrain
33 issues
❄️
Cooling
32 issues
🛑
Brakes
29 issues
🌿
Emissions
26 issues
⭕
Steering
22 issues
🌡️
HVAC
19 issues
🪑
Interior
9 issues
💨
Exhaust
8 issues
🚗
Exterior
6 issues
📋
Other
2 issues
infotainment
2 issues

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