Ford Ford Truck Problems by Year
NHTSA has 225 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ford Ford Truck, across 9 model years (1995–2003). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (37). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Ford Ford Truck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Ford Truck model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Ford Truck: 37 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Ford Truck: 34 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Ford Truck: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Ford Truck: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Ford Truck: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Ford Truck: 20 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 Ford Truck problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 44 | 9 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 9 | 0 |
| Power Train | 35 | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 5 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Steering | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Ford Truck model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Truck | 12 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Ford Truck | 37 | 0 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Ford Truck | 20 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 | — | Tires | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Ford Truck | 33 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 | — | Tires | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Ford Truck | 34 | 0 | — | Tires | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Ford Truck | 18 | 0 | — | Tires | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1995 Ford Truck | 21 | 0 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Ford Truck years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (37), 1997 (34), 1999 (33). 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 Ford Truck?
Tires, with 44 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Ford Truck have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.