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1991-2023 · 29 model years

Ford E-150 Problems by year

Owners have filed 383 complaints about the Ford E-150 across 29 model years, and it has 52 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (266), while 2021 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age2008266 complaints · 17 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
383
Recalls
52
Crashes
26
Fires
2
Injuries
28
Deaths
0

E-150 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
20230100-B
20211000Electrical systemA
20170100-A
20168100BrakesB
20158100Engine & coolingB
20146600BrakesD
201319510Transmission & drivetrainF
201212710Transmission & drivetrainF
201101200-F
20100800-D
200981310Engine & coolingF
200826617211Body, doors & structureF
2007121800Engine & coolingF
2006171501Electrical systemF
200526420Engine & coolingF
20040600-C
20030600-C
20020300-B
20010400-C
20000500-C
19990500-C
19980400-C
19970500-C
19960300-B
19950300-B
19940700-D
19930400-C
19920400-C
19910100-A

Most common E-150 problems

Ford E-150 recalls 52

Latest E-150 complaints

2008 Ford E-150BrakesCrash2 injuries

The brakes went to the floor and the whole car locked up. When I pressed the brakes to slow down it felt like something on the brakes just fell apart. I was in a car accident because of this I hit another car no no

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11689608
2008 Ford E-150Other & unknown

Starter has always been difficult but now key stuck in ignition and won't start either

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11680029
2008 Ford E-150Airbags

I purchased a 2008 Ford Focus from my father (now deceased). The airbag warning light has been on. When I had the OBD read, it came back with code # B2294 indicating a fault in a control module. My research makes me believe this vehicle should be included in NHTSA# 07V541000 (Ford # 07C19); however, both NHTSA and Ford say it isn't. I would like to find out why this particular vehicle was excluded and is there something I can do at this point to have it included.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11602380
2007 Ford E-150SuspensionElectrical system

Front end camber toe in has been adjusted but keeps toeing in makes tires wear. Hard to keep going straight allways sways. Dashboard stops working and windows don't work. Started doing this at around 100,000 miles. Will turn back on and off. Sometimes gas pedal stops working Can't tell speed. There are a lot of these happening to this model

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical systemNHTSA 11589518
2008 Ford E-150SuspensionEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and a corroded subframe. The contact was informed that the subframe was significantly thin due to corrosion and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,625. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11578442

Questions about the Ford E-150

Which Ford E-150 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (266), 2005 (26), 2013 (19). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ford E-150 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1991, 2017, 2021 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other E-150 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ford E-150 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (73), body, doors & structure (68), engine & cooling (52) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford E-150 have?

NHTSA lists 52 recalls across all Ford E-150 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

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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