Ford Recalls
How do Ford and its models rank for recall issues? We analyzed over 4 million records from NHTSA to calculate a Recall Rating for each model.
The best Ford for avoiding recalls is the Ford Escape Hybrid, with an iSeeCars Recall Rating of 9.5. The Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford GT are also highly rated for avoiding Ford recalls. iSeeCars has recall information on 32 Ford models listed below.
Consumers looking to make Ford recall checks by VIN can use the iSeeCars Free VIN Check report to see all recalls on a specific model. Consumers can also visit the NHTSA.gov site for the latest Ford open recall information.
The latest Ford recalls include:
- March 16, 2023: Component - air bags:frontal; Models affected: F-150
- February 28, 2023: Component - fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system; Models affected: Bronco Sport,Escape,Escape Plug-In Hybrid
- February 13, 2023: Component - back over prevention: sensing system: camera; Models affected: Explorer
- January 30, 2023: Component - air bags:side/window:curtain; Models affected: Maverick
- January 20, 2023: Component - air bags:sensor:side impact; Models affected: Bronco
The best Ford for avoiding recalls is the Ford Escape Hybrid, with an iSeeCars Recall Rating of 9.5. The Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford GT are also highly rated for avoiding Ford recalls. iSeeCars has recall information on 32 Ford models listed below.
Consumers looking to make Ford recall checks by VIN can use the iSeeCars Free VIN Check report to see all recalls on a specific model. Consumers can also visit the NHTSA.gov site for the latest Ford open recall information.
The latest Ford recalls include:
- March 16, 2023: Component - air bags:frontal; Models affected: F-150
- February 28, 2023: Component - fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system; Models affected: Bronco Sport,Escape,Escape Plug-In Hybrid
- February 13, 2023: Component - back over prevention: sensing system: camera; Models affected: Explorer
- January 30, 2023: Component - air bags:side/window:curtain; Models affected: Maverick
- January 20, 2023: Component - air bags:sensor:side impact; Models affected: Bronco
1. Ford Escape Hybrid
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Recall Rating
9.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
2. Ford C-MAX Hybrid
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Recall Rating
9.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
3. Ford F-150 Lightning
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Recall Rating
9.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
Coming soon
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Safety
Not Available
4. Ford GT
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Recall Rating
9.3
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
5. Ford EcoSport
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Recall Rating
9.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
5.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
6. Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
7. Ford Fiesta
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
9. Ford Fusion Energi
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
10. Ford Flex
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Recall Rating
9.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
11. Ford Bronco
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Recall Rating
8.9
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
12. Ford Explorer Hybrid
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Recall Rating
8.8
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Recall Rating
8.8
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
14. Ford Expedition MAX
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Recall Rating
8.8
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
15. Ford Taurus
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
16. Ford Ranger
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
19. Ford Focus (hatchback)
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
20. Ford Focus (electric hatchback)
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
21. Ford Focus
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
23. Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
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Recall Rating
8.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
24. Ford Escape
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Recall Rating
8.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
8.7
/ 10
28. Ford F-150 (hybrid)
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
29. Ford Maverick (hybrid)
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
Ford Maverick
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Recall Rating
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
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Value Retention
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Safety
Not Available
31. Ford Mustang Mach-E
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Recall Rating
8.3
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
32. Ford Bronco Sport
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Recall Rating
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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The Recall Rating is a proprietary iSeeCars calculation that indicates the extent to which a given model has been recalled, or has technical service bulletins (TSBs are communications auto manufacturers issue to dealers regarding an issue), which are like recalls but less serious, or has open investigations that may lead to recalls or TSBs. A model is given a Recall Rating of “10” if it has no recalls, TSBs, or any investigations that may lead to a recall or TSB. In cases where the vehicle is newer and has had less opportunity for any of these events to happen, we adjust the score according to the vehicle’s age and overall brand performance. This ensures that new vehicles are not given any unfair advantage.
More specifically, iSeeCars analyzes the entire history of recalls, investigations, technical service bulletins (TSB) from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), currently consisting of over 4.2 million records to calculate a Recall Rating for each vehicle. After adjusting for the age of the vehicle, we combine data on recalls, TSBs, and investigations into one number that reflects how the vehicle performs regarding recalls. In our score, we give the most weight to recalls which are the most serious. TSBs get slightly less weight due to their less serious nature, and investigations even less—since many investigations are closed without further action. The list of models for a given brand is ranked showing the models with the best Recall Ratings first. In the event of two or more vehicles with the same Recall Rating, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).