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Ford Fairlane — Years to Avoid

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

Model Years
9
Years to Avoid
1970
Best Years
1972, 1971, 1969, 1967
1974
0 complaints1 recalls
1973
1 complaints1 recalls
1972Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1971Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1970Avoid
0 complaints2 recalls
1969Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1968
0 complaints1 recalls
1967Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1966
1 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 Fairlane Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1970 Ford Fairlane is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Ford Fairlane, consider the 1972, 1971, 1969, 1967 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

9 model years analyzed