Ford Named Top Mainstream Brand for New Vehicle Quality in JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study for First Time Since 2010
Ford secured the top spot among mainstream brands in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, its first #1 ranking in 16 years. The automaker improved by 41 problems per 100 vehicles year-over-year, the largest gain in the industry, with seven of its 10 models finishing in the top three of their respective segments.
Key figures
- Iqs rank previous
- 15
- Iqs rank mainstream
- 1
- Total models tested
- 10
- Top 3 segment models
- 7
- Launch issues reduction
- 30%
- Problems per 100 improvement
- 41
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