Vehicle safety record
1968 Ford Falcon Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1968 Ford Falcon with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury and 2 deaths. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1968 for the idler and attachment. For comparison, the 1967 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Falcon year, for its age
#3 most complained-about 1968 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 2
Most common 1968 Ford Falcon problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1968 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
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1 complaints about the 1968 Ford Falcon
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Ford Falcon: every year compared
All Falcon years1968 Ford Falcon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Ford Falcon | 1 | 1 | F | |
| 1968 Ford F150 | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1968 Ford F250 | 1 | 1 | 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 1968 Ford Falcon
Does the 1968 Ford Falcon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1968 Ford Falcon: idler and attachment (March 1968). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1968 Ford Falcon?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1968 Ford Falcon had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 22, 2014 and the latest on August 22, 2014. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 2 deaths.
Is the 1968 Ford Falcon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 1968 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