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Major Problems with Ford E-150 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford E-150 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the E-150. Older E-150 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford E-150 problems by years

2014 6 2013 19 2012 9 2011 21 2010 9 2009 7 2008 11 2007 11 2006 17 2005 15 2004 32 2003 21 2002 25 2001 35 2000 48 1999 82

Worst Ford E-150 Problems

SERVICE BRAKES
2010 Ford E-150 October 15, 2016 Victims: 3 Mileage: 91000 miles

As the driver approached an intersection the brake pedal locked up and the vehicle could not slow to stop causing an accident as the vehicle proceeded through the intersection on a red light. the same issue happened approximately two months before and was supposedly repaired by the dealer. however the same problem happened again. (this complaint is similar to complaint number 10918568 and that complaint improperly noted that there was no police report - the report is attached with this complaint. also, this complaint supplements the prior information by provided the service ticket. ...

AIR BAGS
2005 Ford E-150 September 14, 2006 Victims: 3 Mileage: 19500 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a dry highway, a semi-tractor trailer truck jackknifed and the cab of the tractor trailer truck collided with the truck head on. the air bags did not deploy and the truck was totaled. there were three people injured and a police report was taken. seat belts were in use at the time of the accident and functioned correctly.

SERVICE BRAKES
2010 Ford E-150 October 15, 2016 Victims: 3 Mileage: 91000 miles

As the driver approached an intersection the brake pedal locked up and the vehicle could not slow to stop causing an accident as the vehicle proceeded through intersection on a red light.

What is the most common problem with Ford E-150?

Overall the worst problem with Ford E-150 relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific E-150 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25 POWER TRAIN 24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 STEERING 18 TIRES 16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13 SUSPENSION 12 SERVICE BRAKES 12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11 AIR BAGS 11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 9 ENGINE 8 TANK ASSEMBLY 8 STRUCTURE 6 BODY 6 SEAT BELTS 6 DISC 6 ROTOR 6 AIR CONDITIONER 5 DOOR 5 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 5 WIRING 5 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 5 LATCH 4 FRONT 4 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 4 IGNITION 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 HORN 4 UPPER BALL JOINT 4 EQUIPMENT 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 FRONTAL 3 WHEELS 3 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 3 TREAD/BELT 3 WEBBING 3 WINDSHIELD 2 FUEL PUMP 2 DRIVELINE 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 GASOLINE 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 PADS 2 SEATS 2 ANCHORAGE 2 REAR 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 SWITCH/WIRING 2 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 LOWER BALL JOINT 2 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 2 COLUMN 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 STRAP/WEBBING 2 VISIBILITY 1 BUMPERS 1 LINKAGES 1 DELIVERY 1 CALIPER 1 DRUM 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 CALIPER 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 CHILD SEAT 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 CABLES 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 PUMP 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 FAN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 RIM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 BEAD 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 ROTOR 1 CONNECTION 1 VALVE 1 LABELS 1 ANTILOCK 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 PADS 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2014 3 2013 1 2012 2 2011 4 2010 1 2009 1 2008 1 2007 2 2006 5 2005 2 2004 13 2003 6 2002 4 2001 7 2000 11 1999 19
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