Vehicle safety record
1966 Ford Falcon Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1966 Ford Falcon have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1967 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Falcon year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1966 Ford Falcon recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1966 Ford Falcon yet
Ford Falcon: every year compared
All Falcon years1966 Ford Falcon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1966 Ford Fairlane | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1966 Ford Ford Truck And Van | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1966 Ford F150 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1966 Ford Falcon
Does the 1966 Ford Falcon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1966 Ford Falcon: steering wheel / handle bar (November 1967). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1966 Ford Falcon had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1966 Ford Falcon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford Falcon year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1966 Ford Falcon has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data