Ford School BUS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ford School BUS, across 3 model years (1995–1998). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Ford School BUS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No School BUS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 School BUS: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 School BUS: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 School BUS: 1 complaint, 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 School BUS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford School BUS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 School BUS | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 School BUS | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1995 School BUS | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford School BUS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (5), 1998 (1), 1997 (1). 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 School BUS?
Structure, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford School BUS have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.