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Reliability Database

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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 206,856 NHTSA complaints. Updated July 2026.

39 Models
415 Engines Rated
72 Generations
206,856 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
202 recommended 116 caution 97 avoid

Midsize SUV

5 models
500
3 generations · 2 engines
200520062007
2 recommended
Bronco
1 generation · 4 engines
2021-2025
1 recommended 3 caution
Edge
2 generations · 14 engines
2007-20142015-2024
7 recommended 6 caution 1 avoid
Explorer
4 generations · 30 engines
2002-20052006-20102011-20192020-2025
16 recommended 9 caution 5 avoid
Freestyle
1 generation · 2 engines
2005-2007
1 caution 1 avoid

Heavy-Duty Truck

5 models
F-53
3 generations · 3 engines
201420162020
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
F53
1 generation · 1 engine
2020
1 recommended
Lcf 450 Series
1 generation · 27 complaints
2006
Motor Home
1 generation · 32 complaints
2000
Super Duty
5 generations · 41 engines
2000-20072008-20102011-20162017-20222023-2025
23 recommended 7 caution 11 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

4 models
Crown Victoria
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2011
3 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Five Hundred
1 generation · 4 engines
2005-2007
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Police Interceptor
1 generation · 2 engines
2013-2019
2 recommended
Taurus
3 generations · 18 engines
2000-20072008-20092010-2019
10 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid

Compact Sedan

3 models
Contour
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
2 caution 1 avoid
Escort
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2003
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Focus
3 generations · 23 engines
2000-20072008-20112012-2018
15 recommended 5 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size SUV

3 models
Excursion
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid
Expedition
3 generations · 14 engines
2003-20062007-20172018-2025
5 recommended 3 caution 6 avoid
Flex
1 generation · 5 engines
2009-2019
2 recommended 3 caution

Compact SUV

2 models
Bronco Sport
1 generation · 3 engines
2021-2025
2 recommended 1 avoid
Escape
4 generations · 38 engines
2001-20072008-20122013-20192020-2025
21 recommended 10 caution 7 avoid

Full-Size Van

2 models
E-Series
1 generation · 10 engines
2000-2025
3 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid
Transit
1 generation · 4 engines
2015-2025
2 caution 2 avoid

Pickup

2 models
Explorer Sport Trac
2 generations · 10 engines
2001-20052007-2010
5 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
Ranger
3 generations · 19 engines
2000-20112019-20232024-2026
11 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid

Full-Size Truck

2 models
F-150
5 generations · 63 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142015-20202021-2025
29 recommended 16 caution 18 avoid
Supercrew
1 generation · 36 complaints · 1 recall
2001

Minivan

2 models
Freestar
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2007
3 caution
Windstar
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2003
6 recommended 2 avoid

Compact Hatchback

1 model
C-Max
1 generation · 3 engines
2013-2018
2 caution 1 avoid

Subcompact SUV

1 model
EcoSport
1 generation · 3 engines
2018-2022
1 recommended 2 caution

Subcompact

1 model
Fiesta
1 generation · 6 engines
2011-2019
2 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Fusion
2 generations · 17 engines
2006-20122013-2020
7 recommended 9 caution 1 avoid

Compact Truck

1 model
Maverick
1 generation · 6 engines
2022-2025
2 recommended 4 caution

Muscle Car

1 model
Mustang
4 generations · 28 engines
2000-20042005-20142015-20232024-2026
16 recommended 4 caution 8 avoid

Compact EV SUV

1 model
Mustang Mach-E
1 generation · 1 engine
2021-2025
1 caution

Grand Tourer

1 model
Thunderbird
1 generation · 2 engines
2002-2005
2 caution

Compact Van

1 model
Transit Connect
2 generations · 7 engines
2010-20132014-2023
3 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
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