Ford E-150 years to avoid
Every Ford E-150 model year on file (2012-2013), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2013
Worst year on file
68.0
Severity index
Power Train
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Ford E-150 | 68.0 Medium | 19 | Power Train |
| 2 | 2012 Ford E-150 | 65.1 Medium | 12 | Power Train |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Ford E-150 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 65.1 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2013 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 68.0 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.