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1990-1996 · 4 model years

Ford Cargo Problems by year

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Ford Cargo across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1994 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age19941 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 1994
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Cargo complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19962000SteeringC
19952000Body, doors & structureC
19941010BrakesF
19901000Engine & coolingB

Most common Cargo problems

Latest Cargo complaints

1994 Ford CargoBrakesCrash1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford cargo van truck. While driving approximately 30-35 mph he engaged the brakes and they failed causing him to crash into the rear end of a police vehicle. A police report was filed. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, shoulders and head. The vehicle was later checked by a mechanic who stated that the vehicle had a broken brake pad. The other three wheels failed to work because of the broken brake pad. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 100,895.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10353305
1996 Ford CargoWheels & tires

The consumer stated while driving and without warning, the tires experienced tread separation. The dealer was notified. Size#lt22575r16 . Dot no. Was unavailable. *Ak the tire was an m/s load range e. *Scc *jb

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10026753
1995 Ford CargoBody, doors & structure

While traveling on the highway he noticed that the left front wheel of the frame is cracked located on the frame of the vehicle. Please fill in addational information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10001863
1990 Ford CargoEngine & cooling

Head gaskets have failed me twice in two years; now the repair has been made incorrectly - and problems remain with both the dealer and the credit card agency...

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 736687
1996 Ford CargoSteering

Ford truck was involved in a crash whiched destroyed a number of front end parts.

Filed SteeringNHTSA 9001850

Questions about the Ford Cargo

Which Ford Cargo years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1995 (2), 1996 (2), 1990 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1994 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ford Cargo years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1990 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cargo years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ford Cargo problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford Cargo have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Ford Cargo model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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