Ford E Series years to avoid
Across 1973–2008, no single E Series year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1997 drew the most complaints; 2007 the fewest.
112
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
1973–2008
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every E Series year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 10 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 13 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 20 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford E Series?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among E Series years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford E Series have?
Across all model years, the E Series has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 112 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.