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 — Power Train (35.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 63 · 35.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 48 · 27.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 36 · 20.5% | Recalled | Recall 23V440000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 9 · 5.1% | 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 176 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 23V440000 · 2023 · reported 06/23/2023
A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 2025 · reported 06/27/2025
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · 2025 · reported 10/10/2025
An electrical short circuit 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.
“Began to hear loud rattling noise under hood. Brought to Ford dealer who determined the cause is a failed Flex Plate. Car is operable but…”NHTSA complaint 11640622 — filed 02/04/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“The steering cable is connected to the transmission hub, and the fitting that connects the two has a gasket that wears away and falls out…”NHTSA complaint 11639731 — filed 01/30/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“Hard shifting when accelerating/decerating, jerking of the car due to transmission issues (80k miles), ABS/Braking issues due to engine components not being in sync, etc”NHTSA complaint 11638449 — filed 01/25/2025 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 63 of 176 NHTSA complaints (35.8%), followed by engine (48), electrical system (36), unspecified/other issues (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
176 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V440000. 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.
