FORD

Ford builds some of the best-selling trucks and SUVs in America — and a few you should think twice about. This is our home base for Ford: real towing numbers, the engines and years to watch, and honest buying advice across the lineup.

Pick your model below, or start with our most useful Ford guides.

Start here

• F-150 max towing package explained
• 8 reasons the Bronco gets bad reviews
• Which Ford engines to avoid

By model

• Ford F-150
• Ford Bronco
• Ford Ranger
• Ford Raptor
• Ford Expedition
• Ford Explorer

Towing & capability

• Which Fords can be flat-towed
• Ford Ranger tow package
• Can an F-150 tow a toy hauler?
• What Ford’s tow/haul mode does

Problems & costs

• Does the Ford Edge have transmission problems?
• F-150 heater core replacement cost

Ford FAQ

Are Ford trucks reliable?

The F-Series has a long durability record, but specific engines and model years are weaker — our guides flag which to avoid.

Which Ford tows the most?

A properly equipped F-150 leads the half-tons; for heavier loads you step up to Super Duty. See our towing guides for the numbers.

Which Ford engines should I avoid?

A few have known issues; we name them in our “engines to avoid” guide so you can shop around them.