- Transmission 9519 (100%)
- Engine 7407 (78%)
- Body 5254 (55%)
- Interior 4490 (47%)
- Electrical 3122 (33%)
- Windows 2941 (31%)
- HVAC 1771 (19%)
- Steering 1649 (17%)
- Brakes 1517 (16%)
- Drivetrain 1367 (14%)
- Wheels 1238 (13%)
- Suspension 1167 (12%)
- Fuel System 985 (10%)
- Cooling System 833 (9%)
- Exterior 608 (6%)
- Airbags & Seat Belts 420 (4%)
- Exhaust System 401 (4%)
- Lights 397 (4%)
- Clutch 202 (2%)
- Other 58 (1%)
Where Ford Vehicles Break the Most
By tallying up all the complaints made over 102 generations, it's clear that Ford has a long history of transmission problems. Sometimes automakers just can't get out of their own way for a specific vehicle component.
This is generally how it's been over 31 model years, but you can also see how a specific model year stacks up.
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