Volvo 960 vs Ford F-450 SD
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Volvo 960 | Ford F-450 SD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 259 | 630 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1997 | 1991–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 20 | 21 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.6% | 10.8% |
Volvo 960 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
51
19.7%
Brakes
30
11.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
9.7%
Airbags
24
9.3%
Electrical System
23
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
7.7%
Steering
15
5.8%
Body & Structure
10
3.9%
Ford F-450 SD by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
146
23.2%
Engine & Cooling
134
21.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
63
10.0%
Brakes
55
8.7%
Tires
46
7.3%
Electrical System
45
7.1%
Steering
33
5.2%
Body & Structure
14
2.2%