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Reliability Database

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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

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

39 Models
308 Engines Rated
71 Generations
324,778 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
177 recommended 36 caution 95 avoid

Compact Sedan

9 models
E-Series
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2025
5 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Escort
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2003
2 recommended 1 avoid
F-53
3 generations · 4 engines
201420162020
1 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
F53
1 generation · 2 engines
2020
1 recommended 1 caution
Focus
3 generations · 16 engines
2000-20072008-20112012-2018
11 recommended 1 caution 4 avoid
Lcf 450 Series
1 generation · 1 engine
2006
1 caution
Motor Home
1 generation · 1 engine
2000
1 avoid
Supercrew
1 generation · 1 engine
2001
1 avoid
Transit Connect
2 generations · 4 engines
2010-20132014-2023
1 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

7 models
500
3 generations · 4 engines
200520062007
1 recommended 3 avoid
Edge
2 generations · 12 engines
2007-20142015-2024
9 recommended 3 avoid
Explorer
4 generations · 30 engines
2002-20052006-20102011-20192020-2025
21 recommended 3 caution 6 avoid
Explorer Sport Trac
2 generations · 11 engines
2001-20052007-2010
7 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid
Five Hundred
1 generation · 1 engine
2005-2007
1 avoid
Flex
1 generation · 3 engines
2009-2019
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Freestyle
1 generation · 3 engines
2005-2007
2 recommended 1 avoid

Sports Car

4 models
Contour
1 generation · 1 engine
2000
1 avoid
Mustang
4 generations · 13 engines
2000-20042005-20142015-20232024-2026
6 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid
Mustang Mach-E
1 generation · 1 engine
2021-2025
1 avoid
Thunderbird
1 generation · 2 engines
2002-2005
1 recommended 1 avoid

Compact SUV

3 models
Bronco
1 generation · 3 engines
2021-2025
1 caution 2 avoid
Bronco Sport
1 generation · 3 engines
2021-2025
2 caution 1 avoid
Escape
4 generations · 23 engines
2001-20072008-20122013-20192020-2025
15 recommended 1 caution 7 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Crown Victoria
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2011
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Police Interceptor
1 generation · 3 engines
2013-2019
2 recommended 1 avoid
Taurus
3 generations · 7 engines
2000-20072008-20092010-2019
4 recommended 3 avoid

Full-Size Truck

3 models
F-150
5 generations · 48 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142015-20202021-2025
26 recommended 4 caution 18 avoid
Maverick
1 generation · 5 engines
2022-2025
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid
Super Duty
5 generations · 22 engines
2000-20072008-20102011-20162017-20222023-2025
12 recommended 2 caution 8 avoid

Van

3 models
Freestar
1 generation · 5 engines
2004-2007
4 recommended 1 avoid
Transit
1 generation · 2 engines
2015-2025
1 caution 1 avoid
Windstar
1 generation · 10 engines
2000-2003
9 recommended 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
Excursion
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 1 avoid
Expedition
3 generations · 12 engines
2003-20062007-20172018-2025
6 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid

Compact Hatchback

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

Subcompact SUV

1 model
EcoSport
1 generation · 1 engine
2018-2022
1 avoid

Subcompact Sedan

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

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Fusion
2 generations · 17 engines
2006-20122013-2020
12 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Midsize Truck

1 model
Ranger
2 generations · 10 engines
2000-20112019-2025
6 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
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