Ford B Series years to avoid
Across 1971–1998, no single B Series year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1998 drew the most complaints; 1990 the fewest.
4
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1971–1998
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every B Series year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford B Series?
By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among B Series years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford B Series have?
Across all model years, the B Series has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.