Complete current-market desk
Ford vehicle research
The Ford vehicle research desk indexes 11 current EPA model families for model years 2025–2027, totaling 67 certification records across 47 model/option labels. Current Ford certification data spans Electricity, Premium, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity fuel types and 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrains, with combined efficiency of 12–110 MPG/MPGe. The archive extends further back with 33 additional model-year records across 11 Ford models. 13 dedicated model hubs break this down by nameplate, and each family page adds its own 12-answer decision desk covering configuration choice, ownership, maintenance and used buying. Every figure here traces back to its own EPA row or dated manufacturer source, never averaged across the make.
Trim guides
Trims, with primary source trails.
6 trims · 1.5L EcoBoost, 2.0L EcoBoost, hybrid or plug-in hybrid · FWD / AWD · seating for 5.
6 trims · full model guide →2025 · Off-road SUVBronco6 trims · 2.3L turbo four-cylinder, 2.7L twin-turbo V6 or 3.0L twin-turbo V6 · Standard 4x4 · seating for 4 or 5.
6 trims · full model guide →2025 · Three-row SUVExplorer4 trims · 2.3L turbo four-cylinder or 3.0L twin-turbo V6 · FWD / AWD · seating for 6 or 7.
4 trims · full model guide →2025 · Compact pickupMaverick5 trims · 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost turbo · FWD / AWD / 4WD · seating for 5.
5 trims · full model guide →2027 · Full-size SUVExpedition4 trims · 3.5L EcoBoost V6 or high-output EcoBoost V6 · RWD / 4WD · seating for 7 or 8.
4 trims · full model guide →2025 · Midsize pickupRanger4 trims · 2.3L turbo four-cylinder, 2.7L turbo V6 or 3.0L twin-turbo V6 · RWD / 4WD · seating for 5.
4 trims · full model guide →2025 · Sports carMustang6 trims · 2.3L turbo four-cylinder, 5.0L V8 or supercharged V8 (GTD) · RWD · seating for 4.
6 trims · full model guide →2026 · Full-size pickupF-1509 trims · 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L V8, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6, 3.5L High Output EcoBoost V6, or 5.2L supercharged V8 (Raptor R) · RWD / 4WD · seating for 3, 5 or 6.
9 trims · full model guide →2027 · Heavy-duty pickupF-250 Super Duty5 trims · 7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for 3, 5 or 6.
5 trims · full model guide →2027 · Heavy-duty pickupF-350 Super Duty5 trims · 7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel · RWD / 4WD · seating for 3, 5 or 6.
5 trims · full model guide →2025 · Full-size electric pickupF-150 Lightning5 trims · Dual electric motors · Standard AWD · seating for 5 or 6.
5 trims · full model guide →2026 · Electric SUVMustang Mach-E4 trims · Electric motor(s), single or dual · RWD / AWD · seating for 5.
4 trims · full model guide →2026 · Compact SUVBronco Sport5 trims · 1.5L turbo three-cylinder or 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (Badlands) · Standard AWD · seating for 5.
5 trims · full model guide →2026 · Mid-Size SUVBronco7 trims · 2.3-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo), 2.7-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo), 3.0-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) · 4WD · seating for 5.
7 trims · full model guide →2026 · Compact SUVEscape8 trims · 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo), 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid), 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) · AWD · seating for 5.
8 trims · full model guide →2026 · Mid-Size SUVExplorer5 trims · 2.3-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo), 3.0-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) · 4WD · seating for 6–7.
5 trims · full model guide →2026 · Compact PickupMaverick5 trims · 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid), 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost) · AWD / 4WD · seating for 5.
5 trims · full model guide →2026 · Mid-Size CoupeMustang6 trims · 2.3-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, EcoBoost), 5.0-liter V8, 5.2-liter V8 (Supercharged) · RWD · seating for 4.
6 trims · full model guide →2026 · Mid-Size PickupRanger4 trims · 2.3-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo), 3.0-liter V6 (EcoBoost, Twin Turbo) · 4WD · seating for 5.
4 trims · full model guide →Official market snapshot
Every Ford EPA family in the dataset.
| Family | Year | Vehicle class | Configurations | Model/option labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco → | 2026 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 9 | 5 |
| Bronco Sport → | 2026 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3 | 2 |
| Escape → | 2026 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 5 | 4 |
| Expedition → | 2027 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2 | 2 |
| Explorer → | 2027 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 8 | 3 |
| F-150 Lightning → | 2025 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5 | 5 |
| F150 → | 2026 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 12 | 7 |
| Maverick → | 2026 | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 7 | 7 |
| Mustang → | 2026 | Subcompact Cars | 6 | 3 |
| Mustang Mach-E → | 2026 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 6 | 6 |
| Ranger → | 2026 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 4 | 3 |
9 certified configurations · 5 model/option labels
10 model answers · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive →2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDBronco Sport3 certified configurations · 2 model/option labels
14 model answers · 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive →2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEscape5 certified configurations · 4 model/option labels
12 model answers · All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, +1 more →2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDExpedition2 certified configurations · 2 model/option labels
15 model answers · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDExplorer8 certified configurations · 3 model/option labels
10 model answers · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →2025 · Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDF-150 Lightning5 certified configurations · 5 model/option labels
7 model answers · 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive →2026 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDF15012 certified configurations · 7 model/option labels
22 model answers · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →2026 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WDMaverick7 certified configurations · 7 model/option labels
12 model answers · 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, +1 more →2026 · Subcompact CarsMustang6 certified configurations · 3 model/option labels
13 model answers · Rear-Wheel Drive →2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDMustang Mach-E6 certified configurations · 6 model/option labels
21 model answers · All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →2026 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDRanger4 certified configurations · 3 model/option labels
11 model answers · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive →Model research hubs
Every Ford nameplate, with all of its published model years.
Ford Maverick specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Maverick model hub →Compact SUVFord Bronco SportFord Bronco Sport specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Bronco Sport model hub →Compact SUVFord EscapeFord Escape specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Escape model hub →Electric SUVFord Mustang Mach-EFord Mustang Mach-E specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Mustang Mach-E model hub →Full-size electric pickupFord F-150 LightningFord F-150 Lightning specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford F-150 Lightning model hub →Full-size pickupFord F-150Ford F-150 specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford F-150 model hub →Full-size SUVFord ExpeditionFord Expedition specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Expedition model hub →Heavy-duty pickupFord F-250 Super DutyFord F-250 Super Duty specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford F-250 Super Duty model hub →Heavy-duty pickupFord F-350 Super DutyFord F-350 Super Duty specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford F-350 Super Duty model hub →Midsize pickupFord RangerFord Ranger specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Ranger model hub →Off-road SUVFord BroncoFord Bronco specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Bronco model hub →Sports carFord MustangFord Mustang specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Mustang model hub →Three-row SUVFord ExplorerFord Explorer specs by model year, with the trim and EPA configuration record for each one.
Open the Ford Explorer model hub →Model-year archive
Every indexed Ford model year.
33 model-year records across 11 Ford models.
Bronco Sport
Escape
Expedition
F-150 Lightning
Mustang Mach-E
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Recall record across the lineup
Ford: which models carry more or fewer federal safety recalls than the brand’s own average.
| Model | Average recalls per model-year | Total recalls on file | Model years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 17.3 | 104 | 6 |
| Ford Maverick | 16.6 | 83 | 5 |
| Ford Explorer | 16.0 | 192 | 12 |
| Ford F-150 | 14.4 | 173 | 12 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 11.0 | 66 | 6 |
| Ford Escape | 9.6 | 115 | 12 |
| Ford Ranger | 8.3 | 66 | 8 |
| Ford Expedition | 8.2 | 98 | 12 |
| Ford Mustang | 7.0 | 84 | 12 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 6.5 | 39 | 6 |
Method: each model’s average is computed from the same NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API model-year data shown on that model’s own hub, queried by exact make, model and model year. Data pulled 2026-09-04. Models with fewer than 3 published model years of recall data are excluded from this comparison.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Which Ford models have the most federal recalls?
Across the 10 Ford nameplates checked here, recall rates stay within a normal range of each other (about 11.5 recalls per model-year on average), with no single model standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API.
About the brand
About Ford.
The Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford, sometimes abbreviated as FoMoCo) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln brand.
- History
- The Henry Ford Company was Henry Ford's first attempt at a car manufacturing company and was established on November 3, 1901. This became the Cadillac Motor Company on August 22, 1902, after Ford left with the rights to his name. In 1903, the Ford Motor Company was launched in a converted factory, with $28,000, equivalent to $1,003,000 in 2025, in cash from twelve investors, most notably John and Horace Dodge, who later founded the Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicle Company.
- Ownership
- Ford is mainly owned by institutional investors, who own around 60% of shares. The largest shareholders in December 2023 were: The Vanguard Group (8.71%) BlackRock (7.20%) State Street Corporation (4.46%) Newport Trust (3.98%) Charles Schwab Corporation (2.25%) Geode Capital Management (1.94%) Fisher Investments (1.52%) Morgan Stanley (1.31%) Norges Bank (1.00%) Northern Trust (0.94%)
- Lineup
- Ford's F-Series has been the backbone of the company's North American lineup since the 1940s, and the modern F-150 remains the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. by a wide margin; Ford also once built a separate line of medium- and heavy-duty trucks (the L-Series "Louisville Line," Cargo and Aeromax) before selling that business to Freightliner's parent Daimler in 1996, which spun the line off as the short-lived Sterling truck brand. Ford's current passenger lineup separates trucks and SUVs from cars: the F-150, Ranger, and Maverick cover full-size, midsize, and compact pickups; the Bronco and Bronco Sport lead an off-road-focused SUV push alongside the more conventional Escape and Explorer; and the Expedition anchors the full-size SUV range. The Mustang is Ford's sole remaining traditional car nameplate in the U.S. after the brand discontinued its sedans (Fusion, Taurus, Fiesta, Focus) in the late 2010s to concentrate on trucks and SUVs, a strategy shift that was unusually aggressive compared with other mainstream brands. Ford has layered an EV lineup on top of that structure rather than replacing it, including the Mustang Mach-E crossover and the F-150 Lightning, an electric version of its top-selling pickup, keeping the F-150 and Mustang names as an anchor for both the gas and electric sides of the brand.
- Environmental initiatives
- Flexible fuel vehicles are designed to operate smoothly using a wide range of available ethanol fuel mixtures—from pure gasoline to bioethanol-gasoline blends such as E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) or E100 (neat hydrous ethanol) in Brazil.
Source: Ford Motor Company (Wikipedia)