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Reliability Database

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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 206,855 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

39 Models
413 Engines Rated
71 Generations
206,855 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
190 recommended 85 caution 138 avoid

Midsize SUV

5 models
500
3 generations · 2 engines
200520062007
1 recommended 1 caution
Bronco
1 generation · 4 engines
2021-2025
1 recommended 3 caution
Edge
2 generations · 14 engines
2007-20142015-2024
7 recommended 5 caution 2 avoid
Explorer
4 generations · 30 engines
2002-20052006-20102011-20192020-2025
16 recommended 7 caution 7 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
22 recommended 4 caution 15 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

4 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
Police Interceptor
1 generation · 2 engines
2013-2019
2 recommended
Taurus
3 generations · 18 engines
2000-20072008-20092010-2019
9 recommended 4 caution 5 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
15 recommended 1 caution 7 avoid

Full-Size SUV

3 models
Excursion
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 1 caution 5 avoid
Expedition
3 generations · 14 engines
2003-20062007-20172018-2025
5 recommended 2 caution 7 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 · 38 engines
2001-20072008-20122013-20192020-2025
21 recommended 7 caution 10 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
2 generations · 17 engines
2000-20112019-2025
10 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid

Full-Size Truck

2 models
F-150
5 generations · 63 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142015-20202021-2025
27 recommended 14 caution 22 avoid
Supercrew
1 generation · 36 complaints · 1 recall
2001

Minivan

2 models
Freestar
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2007
2 caution 1 avoid
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 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 1 caution 9 avoid

Compact Truck

1 model
Maverick
1 generation · 6 engines
2022-2025
2 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

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 avoid

Grand Tourer

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

Compact Van

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