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Ford Recalls

72 models · 869 recalls · 55,700 complaints

Across 72 models, Ford has accumulated 869 safety recalls and 55,700 owner complaints reported to NHTSA. Ford ranks #0 among 0 tracked manufacturers for total recall volume. The most frequently affected component category is equipment adaptive/mobility.

869

Recalls

55,700

Complaints

0

Crashes

1,114

Fires

557

Injuries

0

Deaths

Ford Models

Explorer

Worst: 2020
110 recalls2,600 complaints

Escape

Worst: 2020
91 recalls2,400 complaints

F-450 SD

Worst: 2022
76 recalls2,500 complaints

Expedition

Worst: 2020
74 recalls2,200 complaints

Mustang

Worst: 2015
67 recalls2,500 complaints

F-550 SD

Worst: 2011
61 recalls2,300 complaints

E-250

Worst: 2006
58 recalls1,000 complaints

F-350 SD

Worst: 2020
57 recalls1,500 complaints

F-250 SD

Worst: 2022
55 recalls1,400 complaints

E-450

Worst: 2006
52 recalls2,100 complaints

Ranger

Worst: 2004
48 recalls1,300 complaints

Fusion

Worst: 2013
47 recalls1,500 complaints

Edge

Worst: 2017
44 recalls1,800 complaints

Focus

Worst: 2000
43 recalls1,600 complaints

E-350

Worst: 2005
40 recalls1,200 complaints

F-150

Worst: 2001
39 recalls1,000 complaints

Transit

Worst: 2015
38 recalls600 complaints

Taurus

Worst: 2001
36 recalls1,900 complaints

Maverick

Worst: 2022
33 recalls300 complaints

Bronco

Worst: 2022
32 recalls400 complaints

E-150

Worst: 2007
32 recalls1,000 complaints

Transit Connect

Worst: 2014
29 recalls1,100 complaints

F-250

Worst: 2000
27 recalls1,100 complaints

Crown Victoria

Worst: 2000
24 recalls1,200 complaints

Bronco Sport

Worst: 2021
22 recalls400 complaints

F-350

Worst: 2008
22 recalls1,100 complaints

F-550

Worst: 2018
22 recalls800 complaints

F-650 SD

Worst: 2008
20 recalls1,000 complaints

Windstar

Worst: 2000
20 recalls400 complaints

Flex

Worst: 2013
14 recalls1,100 complaints

Excursion

Worst: 2001
12 recalls600 complaints

F-450

Worst: 2012
12 recalls800 complaints

F-650

Worst: 2000
12 recalls700 complaints

Fiesta

Worst: 2014
12 recalls600 complaints

Econoline

Worst: 2000
10 recalls900 complaints

F-53

Worst: 2022
10 recalls1,100 complaints

Explorer Sport Trac

Worst: 2002
8 recalls700 complaints

F-600 SD

Worst: 2021
8 recalls400 complaints

F-750

Worst: 2011
8 recalls500 complaints

Contour

Worst: 2000
7 recalls100 complaints

F-59

Worst: 2022
7 recalls400 complaints

Ecosport

Worst: 2020
6 recalls500 complaints

Freestar

Worst: 2004
6 recalls400 complaints

E-550

Worst: 2003
5 recalls400 complaints

Explorer Sport

Worst: 2002
5 recalls200 complaints

F-750 SD

Worst: 2008
5 recalls300 complaints

F750

Worst: 2001
5 recalls200 complaints

GT

Worst: 2005
5 recalls200 complaints

Cvpi

Worst: 2003
4 recalls600 complaints

F Super Duty

Worst: 2000
4 recalls200 complaints

Five Hundred

Worst: 2005
4 recalls300 complaints

Thunderbird

Worst: 2002
4 recalls300 complaints

F-450 SUPER DUTY

Worst: 2010
3 recalls200 complaints

F53

Worst: 2000
3 recalls500 complaints

LCF

Worst: 2006
3 recalls100 complaints

Police Interceptor Utilit

Worst: 2013
3 recalls200 complaints

Escape Phev

Worst: 2023
2 recalls500 complaints

Escort

Worst: 2000
2 recalls300 complaints

Freestyle

Worst: 2005
2 recalls200 complaints

Fusion Energi

Worst: 2015
2 recalls200 complaints

Mountaineer

Worst: 2002
2 recalls400 complaints

Navigator

Worst: 2000
2 recalls200 complaints

Police Interceptor Sedan

Worst: 2013
2 recalls100 complaints

7000

Worst: 2000
1 recalls100 complaints

E-SERIES

Worst: 2003
1 recalls100 complaints

E250

Worst: 2006
1 recalls100 complaints

F-650 ROUSH PROPANE

Worst: 2016
1 recalls100 complaints

F550

Worst: 2017
1 recalls100 complaints

Ford Gt

Worst: 2005
1 recalls200 complaints

Fusion Hybrid

Worst: 2013
1 recalls100 complaints

Supercrew

Worst: 2001
1 recalls100 complaints

Taurus X

Worst: 2008
1 recalls200 complaints

Latest Ford Recalls

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BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Mar 3, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford ...

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 3, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Consequence

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026. Additional lette...

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Mar 3, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicl...

Consequence

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is a...

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Mar 3, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 16, ...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Feb 20, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may l...

Consequence

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2026. Own...

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).