Ford Cvpi Problems by Year
Ford Cvpi years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cvpi year: 2003, 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Cvpi: 78 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 Cvpi: 20 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2004 Cvpi: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 Cvpi problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 76 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ford Cvpi problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Ford Cvpi model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cvpi | 20 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Cvpi | 17 | 2 | — | Wheels | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Cvpi | 78 | 3 | — | Wheels | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Cvpi | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 Cvpi | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Cvpi | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Cvpi | 4 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1998 Cvpi | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 Cvpi | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 1996 Cvpi | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 Cvpi | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Diesel |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Cvpi years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (78), 2004 (17), 2005 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cvpi 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 Cvpi?
Wheels, with 76 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Cvpi have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.