Ford Club Wagon recalls, complaints and VIN decoding
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 99 owner complaints for the Ford Club Wagon, covering model years 1995 to 2001. The 1997 and 1998 model years drew the most complaints (28 each), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.
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2 recall campaigns on file
· 99 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
· 7 model years with data (1995–2001)
most complaints: 1997, 1998 (28 for that model year)
· top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (29 complaints)
· latest recall 06V286000 (reported Aug 1, 2006)
7 complaints reporting a crash (7.1%)
· 4 complaints reporting a fire (4.0%)
· 3 complaints reporting an injury (3.0%)
· 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)
Ford Club Wagon complaints by model year
7 model years · NHTSA complaints
The 1997 and 1998 model years share the highest count, 28 complaints each. Next come 1996 (17) and 1995 (15). The fewest are for 2001, with 2 complaints.
Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Ford Club Wagon complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ford Club Wagon complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year
Complaints
Reporting a crash
Reporting a fire
Reporting an injury
Reporting a death
1995
15
0
1
0
0
1996
17
2
2
0
0
1997
28
3
1
1
0
1998
28
2
0
2
0
1999
4
0
0
0
0
2000
5
0
0
0
0
2001
2
0
0
0
0
All model years
99
7
4
3
0
Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.
Most-reported Ford Club Wagon components
top 15 · NHTSA categories
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 29 complaints (29.3% of all 99), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (16) and Tires (9).
Components named most often in Ford Club Wagon complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Ford Club Wagon complaints (top 15)
Component
Complaints
Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
29
29.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling
16
16.2%
Tires
9
9.1%
Visibility
9
9.1%
Vehicle Speed Control
8
8.1%
Power Train
6
6.1%
Suspension
5
5.1%
Steering
4
4.0%
Wheels
4
4.0%
Air Bags
3
3.0%
Electrical System
3
3.0%
Engine
3
3.0%
Equipment
3
3.0%
Seat Belts
3
3.0%
Seats
3
3.0%
One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.
What NHTSA owner complaints mean
These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.
They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.
Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.
Ford Club Wagon recalls
2 campaigns · newest first
Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Club Wagon, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1996 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).
2 recall campaigns
Ford Club Wagon recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign
1996: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.
CampaignReportedComponent, defect and remedy
NHTSA campaign 06V286000
Reported
Vehicle Speed Control
Model years 1995–1996
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence:
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (Note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 96V214000
Reported
Parking Brake › Conventional
Model year 1996
The parking brake systems may not hold the vehicles on a 20% grade with foot pedal efforts of 125 pounds or less. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Consequence:
The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy:
Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.
How to read this recall list
This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.
What each recall field means
What each recall field means
Field
What it tells you
Campaign number
NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component
The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary
What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence
The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy
What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.
NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford Club Wagon, covering model years 1995 to 2001. The most recent, 06V286000, was reported on August 1, 2006 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”. The 1996 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).
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Which Ford Club Wagon model year has the most complaints?
The 1997 and 1998 model years tie, with 28 complaints each out of 99. The next are 1996 (17) and 1995 (15). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.
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What is the most common Ford Club Wagon complaint?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 29 complaints, or 29.3% of all 99. Engine and Engine Cooling (16) and Tires (9) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.
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Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Club Wagon?
Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.
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How many Ford Club Wagon complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?
Of the 99 complaints, 7 report a crash, 4 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.
Other Ford models
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The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.
Ford F-1501995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints
Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.