Ford F-800 years to avoid
Across 1979–1998, no single F-800 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1997 drew the most complaints; 1994 the fewest.
24
Total complaints
19
Recall campaigns
1979–1998
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every F-800 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 2 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford F-800?
By complaint volume, 1994 has the cleanest NHTSA record among F-800 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford F-800 have?
Across all model years, the F-800 has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.