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Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
40 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 14600 miles driven2017 Ford F-150
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  40 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 14600 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven2017 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven
75 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 26700 miles driven2016 Ford F-150
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  75 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 26700 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven2016 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven
71 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 40500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Decent so far. Now has an all-aluminum body. Other Ford models have had corrosion issues with aluminum hoods once they're over four years old.
2015
Ford F-150
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  71 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 40500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Decent so far. Now has an all-aluminum body. Other Ford models have had corrosion issues with aluminum hoods once they're over four years old.
37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.
2015
Ford Mustang
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  37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.
42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 55800 miles driven2014 Ford F-150
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  42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 55800 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 58600 miles driven2013 Ford F-150 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 58600 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60000 miles driven2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60000 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven2012 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven
47 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven2010 Ford F-150
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  47 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven2007 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven

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Ford F-150 vs. Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford F-150s and Ford Mustangs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford F-150s and Ford Mustangs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford F-150

Ford F-150 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD
Surpassed Toyota in quality control see full Ford F-150 review
2010 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic RWD
Built Ford Tough, need I say more? I have always driven Fords and I plan to always drive Fords, best car company, period. see full Ford F-150 review
2010 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Ford did not use any bale out money from the government. They are building cars and trucks that are green. These cars and truck are very reliable. see full Ford F-150 review
2009 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
Ford is american. they make great trucks and stylish vehicles. They were the first car produced in a factory and the name has stuck ever since see full Ford F-150 review
2009 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Ford truck reliability history see full Ford F-150 review
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I have had several ford trucks in the past. All have been strong trucks. The dealer has always treated me well. see full Ford F-150 review
2005 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
after 5 years of ownership the image Ford owners painted me shines true. as a work truck none superseedes. see full Ford F-150 review
2004 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
American company with excellent leadership and NOT government owned see full Ford F-150 review
2004 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
reliability over years see full Ford F-150 review
2004 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
ford tough see full Ford F-150 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Always been a mustang fan at heart see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD
The Mustang name is an icon, not just a name. The history of the vehicle evokes grandeur. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Over 40 years of continous history much of it record breaking and very colourful. It defined the early pony car and survived fuel crunchs, tightening emission standards and downsizing (mustang II) while its competitors died. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD
durability, reliability, performance see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD
I find that Ford produces a quality product. I have owned a number of then and found them very reliable see full Ford Mustang review
2005 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
Ford has been building great Mustangs since 1964 see full Ford Mustang review
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD
I see way too many of these things around. Most are the V6 variant which is just sad. I really feel like the wide variety of engines and packages dilutes the Mustang brand too much. I really think it is a poser car. see full Ford Mustang review