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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 210,804 NHTSA complaints. Updated September 2026.

33 Models
419 Engines Rated
69 Generations
210,804 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
179 recommended 86 caution 154 avoid

Midsize SUV

5 models
500
1 generation · 1 engine
2005
1 caution
Bronco
1 generation · 4 engines
2021-2025
1 recommended 3 caution
Edge
2 generations · 13 engines
2007-20142015-2024
6 recommended 5 caution 2 avoid
Explorer
6 generations · 43 engines
200020012002-20052006-20102011-20192020-2025
22 recommended 9 caution 12 avoid
Freestyle
1 generation · 2 engines
2005-2007
1 caution 1 avoid

Compact Sedan

3 models
Contour
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
1 caution 2 avoid
Escort
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2003
1 recommended 2 avoid
Focus
3 generations · 21 engines
2000-20072008-20112012-2018
13 recommended 1 caution 7 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

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

Full-Size SUV

3 models
Excursion
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 6 avoid
Expedition
6 generations · 26 engines
2000200120022003-20062007-20172018-2025
8 recommended 2 caution 16 avoid
Flex
1 generation · 5 engines
2009-2019
2 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
Bronco Sport
1 generation · 3 engines
2021-2025
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Escape
4 generations · 37 engines
2001-20072008-20122013-20192020-2025
17 recommended 9 caution 11 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
4 generations · 24 engines
2000-20112019-20232019-20252024-2026
16 recommended 2 caution 6 avoid

Minivan

2 models
Freestar
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2007
2 caution 1 avoid
Windstar
2 generations · 10 engines
2000-20032004
7 recommended 1 caution 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 avoid

Full-Size Truck

1 model
F-150
5 generations · 55 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142015-20202021-2025
22 recommended 11 caution 22 avoid

Subcompact

1 model
Fiesta
1 generation · 5 engines
2011-2019
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Fusion
2 generations · 16 engines
2006-20122013-2020
5 recommended 2 caution 9 avoid

Compact Truck

1 model
Maverick
1 generation · 5 engines
2022-2025
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Muscle Car

1 model
Mustang
4 generations · 26 engines
2000-20042005-20142015-20232024-2026
11 recommended 6 caution 9 avoid

Compact EV SUV

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

Heavy-Duty Truck

1 model
Super Duty
5 generations · 38 engines
2000-20072008-20102011-20162017-20222023-2025
18 recommended 5 caution 15 avoid

Grand Tourer

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

Compact Van

1 model
Transit Connect
2 generations · 6 engines
2010-20132014-2023
1 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
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