MYRModel Year Report

Ford E-150 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution3 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1989: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1989 1990: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 64 complaints, Recommended 1993: 71 complaints, Recommended 1994: 121 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 71 complaints, Recommended 1996: 59 complaints, Recommended 1997: 102 complaints, Caution 1998: 60 complaints, Recommended 1999: 83 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 50 complaints, Recommended 2001: 37 complaints, Recommended 2002: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 33 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2017: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2021: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2023: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1994 · 121
1989: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1989 1990: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 64 complaints, Recommended 1993: 71 complaints, Recommended 1994: 121 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 71 complaints, Recommended 1996: 59 complaints, Recommended 1997: 102 complaints, Caution 1998: 60 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 83 complaints, Caution 2000: 50 complaints, Recommended 2001: 37 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 33 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2017: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2021: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2022 2023: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1994 · 121
1989: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1989 1990: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 64 complaints, Recommended 1993: 71 complaints, Recommended 1994: 121 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 71 complaints, Recommended 1996: 59 complaints, Recommended 1997: 102 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 60 complaints, Recommended 1999: 83 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 50 complaints, Recommended 2001: 37 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 33 complaints, Recommended 2005: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2017: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2017 2019 2021: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2021 2023: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2023 1994 · 121
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2023 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2022 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2021 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2018–2020 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2017 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2016 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2015 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ▲ Recommended 37 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 50 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 83 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 60 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 102 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 59 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 71 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 121 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 71 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 64 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

52

recalls on file across every Ford E-150 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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