Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Steering (63.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 10.2× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 243 · 63.6% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 193 · 50.5% | No official action | — |
| Wheels | 28 · 7.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 14 · 3.7% | Recalled | Recall 18V894000 |
| Structure:body | 13 · 3.4% | Investigation closed | RQ21001 · PE18011 → recall 19V864000 |
| Power Train | 13 · 3.4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 382 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · 2018 · reported 12/18/2018
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, WE HIT AN EXPANSION JOINT AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING SO BAD WE ALMOST HIT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11318339 — filed 03/16/2020 · STEERING
“STEERING BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING SOME BUMPS ON THE ROAD TRAVELING 55 MPH. HAD NO CONTROL OF STEERING UNTIL SPEED WAS REDUCED TO ABOUT…”NHTSA complaint 11317933 — filed 03/13/2020 · STEERING
“THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHINGS ARE CRACKED AND DETERIORATING .. FORD WILL REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY STATE THAT THE CRACKED BUSHING CAN AFFECT…”NHTSA complaint 11317642 — filed 03/11/2020 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 243 of 382 NHTSA complaints (63.6%), followed by suspension (193), unspecified/other issues (44), wheels (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
382 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 18V894000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
