Ford Club Wagon Problems by Year
Ford Club Wagon years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Club Wagon year: 1997, 1998. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Club Wagon: 28 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Club Wagon: 28 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Club Wagon: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 Club Wagon: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Club Wagon: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Club Wagon: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Club Wagon problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | 6 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Club Wagon model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Club Wagon | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Club Wagon | 5 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Club Wagon | 4 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1998 Club Wagon | 28 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Club Wagon | 28 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Club Wagon | 17 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Club Wagon | 15 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Club Wagon years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1997 (28), 1998 (28) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Club Wagon year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Club Wagon?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 29 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Club Wagon have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.