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Ford Pickup problems by year

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the Ford Pickup since 1990. The 1997 model year has 15 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
60
Recalls
0
Worst year
1997
Model years
1990-2000

Ford Pickup years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Pickup stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ford Pickup years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford Pickup complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911992199319941997199819992000

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Pickup problems

All model years combined.

  • Tires
    12
  • Suspension
    9
  • Engine
    8
  • Fuel system
    7
  • Transmission
    5
  • Steering
    5
  • Brakes
    5
  • Electrical
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Ford Pickup problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-6Brakes00
1999-11Suspension00
1998-7Fuel system00
1997-15Engine02
1994-7Tires01
1993-6Fuel system00
1992-3Electrical00
1991-1Brakes00
1990-4Tires00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Ford Pickup

What years of the Ford Pickup should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Pickup has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Pickup?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Pickup?

Tires, with 12 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (9) and engine (8).

How many recalls does the Ford Pickup have?

No recalls on record.

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