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1966-1968 · 3 model years

Ford Falcon Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Ford Falcon across 3 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1968 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age19681 complaint · 1 recallSee the 1968
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
2

Falcon 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
19681111Fuel systemF
19670200-C
19660100-B

Most common Falcon problems

Ford Falcon recalls 3

Latest Falcon complaints

1968 Ford FalconFuel systemCrashFire1 injury2 deaths

A rear-end collision caused the fuel tank to be punctured and resulted in a deadly fire when the fuel spilled from the trunk area past the rear seat and into the passenger compartment. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10627357

Questions about the Ford Falcon

Which Ford Falcon years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1968 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1968 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ford Falcon years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1966 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Falcon years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ford Falcon problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford Falcon have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ford Falcon 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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