Ford recall check: compare 27 real model hubs with NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash reports, and year-by-year safety data.
Ford currently has 27 models tracked in the NHTSA database. Each model page provides year-by-year breakdowns of consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, manufacturer-issued safety recalls, NHTSA crash test ratings, and Technical Service Bulletins. Whether you own a Ford or are considering purchasing one, reviewing this data can help you identify potential safety concerns and make more informed decisions.
To check a specific vehicle, select a model below and then choose the model year. You will find an AI-generated safety report that analyzes complaint patterns, highlights the most commonly reported components, and provides a reliability score based on all available NHTSA data. You can also compare Ford against other manufacturers using our comparison tool or explore our buying guides for model-specific purchase recommendations.
Ford has 165 validated vehicle-year pages across 27 models from 2015-2026. The current real-data footprint includes 42878 owner complaints, 1017 safety recalls, 1207 crash reports, 349 fire reports, and 113 service bulletin signals.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2015-2024 | 8489 | 103 |
| Ford Explorer | 2015-2025 | 8446 | 164 |
| Ford Edge | 2015-2024 | 4653 | 54 |
| Ford Fusion | 2015-2020 | 4611 | 36 |
| Ford Focus | 2015-2018 | 3858 | 28 |
| Ford Expedition | 2015-2026 | 2200 | 79 |
| Ford Ecosport | 2018-2022 | 1758 | 12 |
| Ford Mustang | 2015-2026 | 1619 | 69 |
| Model | Years Tracked |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 4 model years |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 4 model years |
| Ford E-150 | 3 model years |
| Ford E-250 | 3 model years |
| Ford E-350 | 11 model years |
| Ford E-450 | 10 model years |
| Ford Ecosport | 5 model years |
| Ford Edge | 10 model years |
| Ford Escape | 10 model years |
| Ford Expedition | 12 model years |
| Ford Expedition El | 6 model years |
| Ford Explorer | 11 model years |
| Ford F-450 | 6 model years |
| Ford F-550 | 5 model years |
| Ford F-650 | 5 model years |
| Ford F-750 | 3 model years |
| Ford Fiesta | 5 model years |
| Ford Flex | 5 model years |
| Ford Focus | 4 model years |
| Ford Fusion | 6 model years |
| Ford Maverick | 3 model years |
| Ford Mustang | 11 model years |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2 model years |
| Ford Ranger | 4 model years |
| Ford Taurus | 5 model years |
| Ford Transit | 5 model years |
| Ford Transit Connect | 7 model years |
Ford has 27 models tracked in the NHTSA database with recall and complaint data. Each model page shows detailed recall history, complaint counts, and safety ratings by year.
Reliability varies significantly across Ford models and model years. Review the individual model pages below to compare complaint counts, recall frequency, and NHTSA safety ratings before making a purchase decision.
Select your Ford model from the list below, then choose your model year to see all active recalls. You can also use our VIN lookup tool or check directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint volumes differ by model and year. Browse the Ford models below and click into each one to see complaint counts across all model years. Our rankings page also compares complaint rates across all manufacturers.
All recall and complaint data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government agency responsible for vehicle safety. Data is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed.