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Ford Country Squire — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Ford Country Squire model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
10
Years to Avoid
1975, 1974
Best Years
1976, 1971, 1970, 1969
1977
0 complaints1 recalls
1976Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1975Avoid
2 complaints3 recalls
1974Avoid
0 complaints3 recalls
1973
0 complaints2 recalls
1972
0 complaints2 recalls
1971Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1970Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1969Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1968
0 complaints1 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Ford Country Squire Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1975, 1974 Ford Country Squire are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Ford Country Squire, consider the 1976, 1971, 1970, 1969 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

10 model years analyzed