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Reliability Database

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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 324,778 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

39 Models
240 Engines Rated
71 Generations
324,778 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
177 recommended 28 caution 35 avoid

Midsize SUV

7 models
500
3 generations · 1 engine
200520062007
1 recommended
Edge
2 generations · 10 engines
2007-20142015-2024
9 recommended 1 avoid
Explorer
4 generations · 27 engines
2002-20052006-20102011-20192020-2025
21 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Explorer Sport Trac
2 generations · 9 engines
2001-20052007-2010
7 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Five Hundred
1 generation · 0 engines
2005-2007
Flex
1 generation · 2 engines
2009-2019
1 recommended 1 caution
Freestyle
1 generation · 2 engines
2005-2007
2 recommended

Sports Car

4 models
Contour
1 generation · 0 engines
2000
Mustang
4 generations · 9 engines
2000-20042005-20142015-20232024-2026
6 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Mustang Mach-E
1 generation · 0 engines
2021-2025
Thunderbird
1 generation · 1 engine
2002-2005
1 recommended

Full-Size Truck

4 models
F-150
5 generations · 43 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142015-20202021-2025
26 recommended 4 caution 13 avoid
Maverick
1 generation · 4 engines
2022-2025
1 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Super Duty
5 generations · 17 engines
2000-20072008-20102011-20162017-20222023-2025
12 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
Supercrew
1 generation · 0 engines
2001

Heavy-Duty Truck

4 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 · 0 engines
2006
Motor Home
1 generation · 0 engines
2000

Compact SUV

3 models
Bronco
1 generation · 2 engines
2021-2025
1 caution 1 avoid
Bronco Sport
1 generation · 2 engines
2021-2025
1 caution 1 avoid
Escape
4 generations · 19 engines
2001-20072008-20122013-20192020-2025
15 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Crown Victoria
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2011
2 recommended 1 caution
Police Interceptor
1 generation · 2 engines
2013-2019
2 recommended
Taurus
3 generations · 4 engines
2000-20072008-20092010-2019
4 recommended

Van

3 models
Freestar
1 generation · 4 engines
2004-2007
4 recommended
Transit
1 generation · 1 engine
2015-2025
1 caution
Windstar
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2003
9 recommended

Compact Sedan

2 models
Escort
1 generation · 2 engines
2000-2003
2 recommended
Focus
3 generations · 13 engines
2000-20072008-20112012-2018
11 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
Excursion
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended
Expedition
3 generations · 9 engines
2003-20062007-20172018-2025
6 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Compact Hatchback

1 model
C-Max
1 generation · 2 engines
2013-2018
2 recommended

Full-Size Van

1 model
E-Series
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2025
5 recommended 2 caution

Subcompact SUV

1 model
EcoSport
1 generation · 0 engines
2018-2022

Subcompact Sedan

1 model
Fiesta
1 generation · 4 engines
2011-2019
4 recommended

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Fusion
2 generations · 15 engines
2006-20122013-2020
12 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Midsize Truck

1 model
Ranger
2 generations · 8 engines
2000-20112019-2025
6 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Compact Van

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