Ford Stripped Chassis Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ford Stripped Chassis, across 8 model years (1998–2016). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.
Ford Stripped Chassis years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Stripped Chassis model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Stripped Chassis: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Stripped Chassis: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 Stripped Chassis: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Stripped Chassis: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 Stripped Chassis: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2016 Stripped Chassis: 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 Stripped Chassis problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Stripped Chassis model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Stripped Chassis | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 Stripped Chassis | 2 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2013 Stripped Chassis | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Stripped Chassis | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2006 Stripped Chassis | 3 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2000 Stripped Chassis | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 1999 Stripped Chassis | 7 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1998 Stripped Chassis | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Stripped Chassis years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (7), 2006 (3), 2015 (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 Stripped Chassis?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 6 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ford Stripped Chassis have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.