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Ford B-MAX2012-2017 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Ford C-MAX2003-2019 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Ford Ecosport2014-2022 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Clutch assembly, Powershift DCT, Timing belt
Ford Escort1990-2004 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Exhaust system, Ball joints
Ford Fiesta2002-2017 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.89
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Wheel bearings
Ford Focus1998-2025 // 4 gens // reliability: 0.88
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Ford Fusion2002-2012 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Wheel bearings
Ford Galaxy2006-2023 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Exhaust system, Ball joints, Brake pads
Ford KA1996-2016 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Ford KUGA2008-2019 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.86
Common issues: Clutch assembly, Steering rack, EGR valve (TDCi)
Ford Mondeo2000-2022 // 3 gens // reliability: 0.86
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Wheel bearings
Ford Ranger2006-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Ford S-MAX2006-2023 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Ball joints, Exhaust system, Brake pads
Ford Transit2000-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Brake discs, Coil springs
Ford Transit Connect2002-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Ball joints, Exhaust system
┌─ Reliability Overview ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
Ford has an average reliability factor of 0.85 across 19 models in our database. This is below average — expect more frequent repairs than the typical UK car.
Reliability factor is based on MOT failure rates, component longevity, and repair frequency. A score above 1.0 means fewer failures than average. Below 0.85 means higher than average repair risk.
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