Over the past few years, Ford has found itself in a tricky situation, with recalls affecting almost every model in its lineup between 2020 and 2026 – all but one.
Only the Ford GT, a mid-engined two-seater sports car, escaped the problems that plagued the rest of the range, including problems with the windshield, suspension and rear-view cameras.
Discontinued after 2022, the model paid homage to the iconic Ford GT40, which dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s. Although the second-generation Ford GT largely avoided recalls, both generations had some problems. The first faced potential airbag problems, while the second presented possible hydraulic faults.
In 2025, Ford set a record for the most recalls issued by a single car manufacturer in a single year, it issued more than 150, nearly double the previous record of 77 set by General Motors in 2014.
FORD RECALLS MORE THAN 615,000 VEHICLES DUE TO WIPER AND DRIVESHAFT DEFECTS
Ford Motor Co. signage is displayed outside a dealership as the General Motors Co. (GM) headquarters building stands in the distance in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
This increase has been largely attributed to an aggressive strategy of issuing voluntary recalls before major incidents or widespread complaints occur.
“The increase in reminders reflect our intensive strategy to quickly find and resolve hardware and software issues and go the extra mile to help protect customers,” the company said in the summer of 2025. “Ford has more than doubled its team of technical and safety experts over the past two years and has significantly increased testing to failure on critical systems in current Ford vehicles such as powertrains, steering and braking. The information from these tests is integrated into current production. »
In six years, 16 Ford models – ranging from SUVs and crossovers to trucks and vans, performance cars and commercial vans – have been affected, totaling tens of millions of vehicles.
FORD RECALLS MORE THAN 412,000 VEHICLES FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEM
A Ford GT is displayed for sale during the Concours of ‘Elegancee at Hampton Court Palace on September 2, 2022 in London, England. (John Keeble/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Of Ford’s seven SUV and crossover models — Escape, Bronco Sport, Bronco, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang Mach-E and Edge — each has been subject to at least one recall. The issues included reversed or blank backup camera images, cracked fuel injectors that pose fire hazards, software defects that could cause brake malfunctions, and electronic door latch failures that could lead to lockups or traps.
Teleprinter Security Last Change Change % F FORD MOTOR CO. 12.14 -0.19 -1.54% The five majors Ford truck and pickup models – Maverick, Ranger, F-150, F-150 Lightning and Super Duty – were also affected. The most common problems involve electrical faults that can disable the trailer’s brake lights, turn signals or braking functions while towing, increasing the risk of an accident.
2019 Ford Motor Co. F-150 pickup trucks are on display at an auto dealership in Orland Park, Illinois, United States, Friday, September 27, 2019. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Ford has largely abandoned traditional sedans, leaving the Mustang as the only remaining passenger car. The coupe and convertible, produced since 2020, have been plagued with issues, including reversing camera malfunctions.
The company’s commercial vans – Transit, E-Transit and Transit Connect – were also recalled due to problems with braking, towing, electrical systems and visibility.
