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Reliability Database

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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

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

33 Models
441 Engines Rated
69 Generations
210,804 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
203 recommended 98 caution 140 avoid

Midsize SUV

5 models
500
1 generation · 1 engine
2005
1 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
6 generations · 44 engines
200020012002-20052006-20102011-20192020-2025
24 recommended 9 caution 11 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 · 23 engines
2000-20072008-20112012-2018
14 recommended 1 caution 8 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

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

Full-Size SUV

3 models
Excursion
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 2 caution 4 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 3 caution

Compact SUV

2 models
Bronco Sport
1 generation · 3 engines
2021-2025
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Escape
4 generations · 38 engines
2001-20072008-20122013-20192020-2025
21 recommended 9 caution 8 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
15 recommended 3 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 · 63 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142015-20202021-2025
27 recommended 13 caution 23 avoid

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 5 caution 5 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
12 recommended 7 caution 9 avoid

Compact EV SUV

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

Heavy-Duty Truck

1 model
Super Duty
5 generations · 41 engines
2000-20072008-20102011-20162017-20222023-2025
22 recommended 4 caution 15 avoid

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
2 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
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