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
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NCAP overall
How does 1968 compare to other Falcon years?
What are the most common 1968 Ford Falcon problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 1 | 100% | new |
Does the 1968 Ford Falcon have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
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”
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.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.