Ford Louisville Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Ford Louisville, across 3 model years (1996–1998). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Ford Louisville years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Louisville model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Louisville: 2 complaints, 2 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 Louisville problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Louisville model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Louisville | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 Louisville | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1996 Louisville | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Louisville years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (2). 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 Louisville?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ford Louisville have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.