Head-to-head reliability
FORD F 600 vs Honda Accord
How the FORD F 600 and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
FORD F 600 vs Honda Accord: The F-600 has 7 complaints and 0 crash-related reports, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints, 162 crash-related, and 3 deaths. The F-600 averages 1.0 complaint per year; the Accord averages 452.4. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the FORD F 600 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
FORD F 600
The Ford F-600 is a heavy-duty commercial truck, and its complaint pattern reflects that: only 7 complaints over 7 years, with no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported. Owners mainly report engine power loss at highway speed and brake booster leaks that cause the brakes to drag. With 20 recalls, many for fuel pump and axle hub issues, it's a vehicle that demands attention to open recall campaigns.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a popular family sedan with a much higher complaint volume: 4,524 over 10 years, including 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Owners describe sudden electrical failures that can lock steering and brakes, engine rattles, and forward collision warnings that trigger without obstacles. With 38 recalls, it's a complex car with many safety-related systems that can fail.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | FORD F 600 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 7 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 20 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.0 Better | 452.4 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 146 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
FORD F 600
- 01ENGINE3
- 02SERVICE BRAKES3
- 03STEERING1
- 04FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
- 05POWER TRAIN1
Owners report losing engine power at highway speeds, such as in a 2024 F-600 that lost power at 65 mph and had to be restarted. This can leave you stranded or unable to maintain speed in traffic.
A 2023 F-600 had a leaking brake booster that caused the brakes to stay applied, leading to rotor and pad replacements. Another complaint mentions a rear axle shaft that could fracture if not properly heat-treated, which could affect braking stability.
One owner complaint references an incomplete recall for a brake booster pushrod retainer, which could affect steering or braking. This suggests that some trucks may have unresolved safety recalls that impact control.
The same 2023 F-600 with the brake booster leak also had forward collision avoidance issues, though details are limited. This indicates that brake problems can interfere with driver-assist features.
“The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-600SD. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact shifted into neutral, restarted the vehicle, shifted into drive while looking for a safe place to pull over; however, the failure per…”
“As No recall information found Unrepaired recall information was not found for this VIN 2025 F-600. Please report the following for a campaign # 2025 F-600 Safety Recalls* Fuel injector return line replacement Recall incomplete Brake booster pushrod retainer…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report alarms for brake, hill descent, and ABS failures while driving, with the vehicle losing speed. Others describe rattling noises and rough transitions between electric and gas modes, which can signal internal engine or hybrid system problems.
A 2025 Accord Hybrid had electronic power steering and braking systems fail simultaneously at highway speeds, causing a near-collision. Another owner had a tire fail catastrophically shortly after a TPMS repair, suggesting electrical or sensor issues.
Owners report the system braking or warning without any obstacle, such as one that activated twice on the same route with adaptive cruise control set. This can cause sudden, unexpected braking that risks a rear-end collision.
Complaints include a persistent rotten-egg odor that wasn't fixed by a filter replacement, and a foot slipping behind a center console panel. These may seem minor but can distract the driver or indicate other issues.
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not…”
“Vehicle makes rattling noises while accelerating similar to a diesel engine also rough transitions between EV mode and Gas mode also when you press the charge button the engine makes a very noticeable jerk once it’s on ,Honda does not want to fix my issue and…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
FORD F 600 — 20 recalls
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety…
The risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09.
The defect: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
The risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nu…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
The risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fo…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
The risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.
Honda Accord — 38 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipat…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys…
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…
Buyer analysis
FORD F 600 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Ford F-600 has far fewer issues per year (1.0 vs. 452.4) and no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths, while the Honda Accord has thousands of complaints and hundreds of crash-related reports. In practice, the F-600's problems are mostly mechanical and recall-related, whereas the Accord's are often electrical and safety-system failures that can occur suddenly.
Key differences
- The Ford F-600 has 7 complaints and 0 crash-related reports, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 162 crash-related reports.
- F-600 owners report engine power loss and brake booster leaks; Accord owners report electrical failures that can lock steering and brakes.
- The F-600 has 20 recalls, many for fuel pump and axle hubs; the Accord has 38 recalls, including hybrid software and air bag sensors.
- The Accord has 146 injuries and 3 deaths reported, while the F-600 has none.
- Check for an open recall on the brake booster pushrod retainer, as one owner reported an incomplete recall that could affect braking.
- Listen for engine power loss or hesitation at highway speeds, and ask if the fuel injector return line recall has been done.
- Test the electronic power steering and brakes at low and high speeds; one owner reported both failing simultaneously.
- Check for any history of forward collision avoidance false activations, and verify that all hybrid and electrical recalls are completed.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific vehicle and confirm they are fixed.
- For the F-600, test-drive at highway speeds and brake firmly to check for power loss or dragging brakes.
- For the Accord, test all electrical features, including steering, brakes, and driver-assist systems, and look for warning lights.
- Ask for maintenance records, especially for brake and fuel system repairs on the F-600 and hybrid/electrical repairs on the Accord.
- Consider a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with the model, focusing on the systems with the most complaints.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | FORD F 600 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 109 |
| 2024 | 1 | 219 |
| 2023 | 1 | 226 |
| 2022 | 1 | 252 |
| 2021 | 2 | 234 |
| 2020 | 0 | 362 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific FORD F 600 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- FORD F 600 vs Honda Accord
- FORD F 600 total complaints
- 7
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- FORD F 600 total recalls
- 20
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- FORD F 600 avg complaints/year
- 1.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- FORD F 600
- FORD F 600 top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE