Ford F Series (light) years to avoid
Across 1973–2002, no single F Series (light) year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1994 drew the most complaints; 1987 the fewest.
163
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1973–2002
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every F Series (light) year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 23 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 18 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 13 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 16 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford F Series (light)?
By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among F Series (light) years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford F Series (light) have?
Across all model years, the F Series (light) has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 163 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.