Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
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 — Engine (29% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 · 29% | Recalled | Recall 22V109000 |
| Structure:body | 26 · 21% | Investigation closed | PE23013 |
| Electrical System | 19 · 15.3% | Investigation closed | DP22005 → recall 22V063000 |
| Power Train | 14 · 11.3% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 · 7.3% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 · 5.6% | 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 124 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 22V109000 · 2022 · reported 02/24/2022
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall 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
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.
“My engine failed while driving. Towed to Ford dealership, found out about recall 23S27. Symptoms were the EXACT same but ford is refusing to cover…”NHTSA complaint 11651570 — filed 03/30/2025 · ENGINE
“I purchased my car in September and in October my check engine light came on and a wrench light. I think could not go above…”NHTSA complaint 11628436 — filed 12/02/2024 · ENGINE
“Had software update performed by dealer for 23S27 recall. Two weeks later sitting at a light amber box appeared that said check manual and had…”NHTSA complaint 11614119 — filed 09/12/2024 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 124 NHTSA complaints (29%), followed by structure:body (26), electrical system (19), unspecified/other issues (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 22V109000. 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.
