Ford Lariat Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ford Lariat, across 5 model years (1997–2001). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Ford Lariat years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Lariat model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Lariat: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Lariat: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Lariat: 4 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 Lariat problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Lariat model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lariat | 8 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Lariat | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 1999 Lariat | 4 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1998 Lariat | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1997 Lariat | 4 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Lariat years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (8), 1999 (4), 1997 (4). 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 Lariat?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ford Lariat have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.