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Ford E-150 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 20 recalls and 53 owner complaints for the Ford E-150. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Ford E-150 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford E-150 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2015 Ford E-150 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2014 Ford E-150 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2013 Ford E-150 | 5 | 19 | |
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 7 | 12 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford E-150: questions owners ask
Which Ford E-150 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford E-150 model years with the most are the 2013 (19), 2012 (12) and 2015 (8). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford E-150 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (6), 2015 (8) and 2016 (8), out of 5 model years from 2012 to 2016. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford E-150 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Ford E-150 model years, 20 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (7), 2014 (6) and 2013 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.