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Used Ford Reliability

How reliable are used Ford models? Below is every Ford in the CarScorer database, scored from NHTSA recall and complaint data plus known model issues and ranked best to worst. Each links to its full report with recalls, known issues, and market pricing.

6 Ford models · average CarScorer score 4.6/10

  1. 1
    2021 Ford Explorer6.4 · Solid choice

    Post-launch build quality improved — check for outstanding recall campaigns.

    $25,000–$35,0000 recalls
  2. 2
    2021 Ford Mustang6.4 · Solid choice

    Mach-E is separate — traditional Mustang ICE remains popular and easy to service.

    $25,000–$36,0000 recalls
  3. 3
    2017 Ford Escape5.6 · Do your homework

    Versatile compact SUV — 1.5T and 2.0T engines have different reliability profiles.

    $9,000–$14,0000 recalls
  4. 4
    2021 Ford Edge4.4 · Higher risk

    Final Edge before discontinuation news — strong feature set at competitive used prices.

    $20,000–$28,0007 recalls95 complaints
  5. 5
    2021 Ford F-1503.5 · Higher risk

    Last year before hybrid — 14th-gen is well-proven; PowerBoost hybrid adds fuel savings.

    $32,000–$45,00028 recalls
  6. 6
    2016 Ford Fusion1.1 · Approach with caution

    Comfortable mid-size sedan — titanium trim with 2.0L EcoBoost is the sweet spot.

    $7,000–$12,00013 recalls1,651 complaints

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