MYRModel Year Report

Ford E150 — years to avoid

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

No year of this model has a ranking yet: each has too few complaints, or too few other years to compare with. Open a year below to see its complaints and recalls.

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 30 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1997: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1999: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2004: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2007: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 · 30
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 30 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1995 1997: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2004: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2006: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2007: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013 1989 · 30
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 30 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1994 1996 1997: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2002 2004: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2006: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006 2007: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 · 30
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

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

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2013 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2004 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001–2003 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2000 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991–1996 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1990 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 30 Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints 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

10

recalls on file across every Ford E150 model year.

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

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