Ford F Series problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Ford F Series model year, from official NHTSA data.
221
NHTSA complaints
1
recall campaigns
387
service bulletins (TSBs)
7
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ford F Series | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2006 Ford F Series | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2005 Ford F Series | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2004 Ford F Series | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2002 Ford F Series | 34 | 1 | 19 |
| 2001 Ford F Series | 44 | 1 | 27 |
| 2000 Ford F Series | 40 | 1 | 29 |
| 1999 Ford F Series | 36 | 0 | 81 |
| 1998 Ford F Series | 20 | 0 | 89 |
| 1997 Ford F Series | 47 | 0 | 142 |
| 1996 Ford F Series | 16 | 0 | — |
| 1995 Ford F Series | 16 | 0 | — |
| 1994 Ford F Series | 7 | 0 | — |
| 1993 Ford F Series | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1991 Ford F Series | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1988 Ford F Series | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1987 Ford F Series | 3 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Ford F Series engine and engine cooling problems72
- Ford F Series electrical system problems28
- Ford F Series vehicle speed control problems20
- Ford F Series structure problems18
- Ford F Series fuel system, gasoline problems17
- Ford F Series engine problems15
- Ford F Series tires problems14
- Ford F Series steering problems12
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
- FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLYEA05004 · opened Feb 17, 2005 · closed Jul 6, 2005
- FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLYRQ04011 · opened Oct 22, 2004 · closed Feb 17, 2005
- TIRE VALVE STEMRQ02002 · opened Jan 14, 2002 · closed Aug 19, 2002