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1968 Ford Falcon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1968 Ford Falcon — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 1 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

1

Injuries

2

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1968 compare to other Falcon years?

Falcon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1968 highlighted1 complaints1966: 0 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 1 complaints1988: 1 complaints
Falcon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1968 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1968 Ford Falcon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1100%

Does the 1968 Ford Falcon have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

68V018000SteeringMarch 7, 1968 · 39,000 units

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

A REAR-END COLLISION CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO BE PUNCTURED AND RESULTED IN A DEADLY FIRE WHEN THE FUEL SPILLED FROM THE TRUNK AREA PAST THE REAR SEAT AND INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 15, 2002 · crash · fire

1968 Ford Falcon — common questions

Is the 1968 Ford Falcon reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1968 Ford Falcon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1968 Ford Falcon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.