Is the Ford E-150 Reliable?
1975–2014 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford E-150 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 3 | 18 | 8 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2012 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2011 | 7 | 18 | — | — | 47 | Fair |
| 2010 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2009 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 48 | Fair |
| 2008 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 39 | Poor |
| 2007 | 12 | 10 | — | — | 30 | Poor |
| 2006 | 12 | 11 | — | — | 29 | Poor |
| 2005 | 3 | 14 | 5 | — | 69 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the E-150 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The E-150 scores 11 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford E-150 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 105 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford E-150 reliable?+
The Ford E-150 scores 54/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 70 recall campaigns and 105 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year E-150 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2014 E-150 achieved the highest reliability score of 84/100 with 2 recalls and 6 complaints.
How many miles does a E-150 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford E-150 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used E-150 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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