Ford F-100 years to avoid
Across 1967–1996, no single F-100 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1996 drew the most complaints; 1987 the fewest.
19
Total complaints
40
Recall campaigns
1967–1996
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every F-100 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1979 | 2 | 9 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 8 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford F-100?
By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among F-100 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford F-100 have?
Across all model years, the F-100 has 40 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.