Ford recalls and problems

99 Ford models with recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

5002005–2007 · 0 recalls · 204 complaintsBronco2021–2026 · 105 recalls · 993 complaintsBronco Sport2021–2026 · 66 recalls · 1,404 complaintsC-MAX2013–2018 · 27 recalls · 372 complaintsC-MAX Energi2013–2017 · 1 recalls · 137 complaintsContour2000–2001 · 5 recalls · 203 complaintsCrown Victoria2000–2011 · 40 recalls · 1,007 complaintsCvpi2000–2005 · 7 recalls · 122 complaintsE Series2000–2008 · 22 recalls · 40 complaintsE-1502000–2023 · 127 recalls · 319 complaintsE-2502000–2023 · 200 recalls · 160 complaintsE-3502000–2027 · 266 recalls · 589 complaintsE-4502000–2027 · 109 recalls · 316 complaintsE-5502000–2006 · 10 recalls · 75 complaintsE-Transit2022–2026 · 6 recalls · 0 complaintsEconoline2000–2026 · 30 recalls · 122 complaintsEcosport2005–2022 · 12 recalls · 1,862 complaintsEdge2004–2024 · 88 recalls · 14,109 complaintsEscape2000–2026 · 202 recalls · 27,533 complaintsEscape HEV2005–2007 · 1 recalls · 64 complaintsEscape Hybrid2005–2025 · 2 recalls · 1,745 complaintsEscape Phev2020–2026 · 10 recalls · 129 complaintsEscort2000–2003 · 1 recalls · 209 complaintsExcursion2000–2010 · 24 recalls · 1,137 complaintsExpedition2000–2027 · 129 recalls · 6,750 complaintsExplorer2000–2027 · 244 recalls · 23,893 complaintsExplorer Hybrid2020–2027 · 7 recalls · 14 complaintsExplorer Intercept Hybrid2020–2021 · 2 recalls · 2 complaintsExplorer Police Intercept2015–2022 · 5 recalls · 42 complaintsExplorer Sport2000–2005 · 9 recalls · 479 complaintsExplorer Sport Trac2000–2010 · 10 recalls · 709 complaintsF Series2000–2008 · 4 recalls · 145 complaintsF Super Duty2000–2008 · 4 recalls · 228 complaintsF-1502000–2027 · 241 recalls · 29,880 complaintsF-150 Hybrid2021–2026 · 2 recalls · 638 complaintsF-150 Lightning BEV2022–2026 · 28 recalls · 245 complaintsF-2502000–2014 · 36 recalls · 2,472 complaintsF-250 SD2000–2026 · 136 recalls · 6,218 complaintsF-3502000–2014 · 44 recalls · 1,735 complaintsF-350 SD2000–2026 · 174 recalls · 3,500 complaintsF-350 Super Duty2009–2014 · 16 recalls · 15 complaintsF-4502003–2020 · 29 recalls · 117 complaintsF-450 SD2000–2026 · 166 recalls · 373 complaintsF-450 Super Duty2009–2014 · 16 recalls · 3 complaintsF-5502007–2020 · 38 recalls · 95 complaintsF-550 SD2000–2026 · 151 recalls · 402 complaintsF-550 Super Duty2009–2014 · 16 recalls · 0 complaintsF-592011–2026 · 25 recalls · 15 complaintsF-600 SD2020–2026 · 23 recalls · 7 complaintsF-6502000–2022 · 21 recalls · 32 complaintsF-650 Incomplete Chassis2024–2024 · 2 recalls · 0 complaintsF-650 SD2004–2026 · 35 recalls · 44 complaintsF-750 SD2007–2026 · 25 recalls · 6 complaintsF532000–2026 · 23 recalls · 148 complaintsF7502000–2022 · 27 recalls · 12 complaintsFiesta2001–2019 · 23 recalls · 3,172 complaintsFive Hundred2004–2007 · 3 recalls · 1,074 complaintsFlex2009–2019 · 34 recalls · 1,941 complaintsFocus2000–2018 · 89 recalls · 22,095 complaintsFocus Electric2012–2017 · 11 recalls · 181 complaintsFocus SVT2002–2002 · 1 recalls · 32 complaintsFord2000–2009 · 2 recalls · 166 complaintsFord Truck2000–2003 · 0 recalls · 94 complaintsFreestar2004–2007 · 10 recalls · 2,533 complaintsFreestyle2002–2007 · 3 recalls · 3,665 complaintsFusion2006–2020 · 118 recalls · 22,441 complaintsFusion Energi2012–2020 · 2 recalls · 317 complaintsFusion Hybrid2010–2020 · 4 recalls · 1,202 complaintsGT2004–2018 · 11 recalls · 10 complaintsLCF2006–2007 · 4 recalls · 2 complaintsLCF 450 Series2006–2007 · 0 recalls · 33 complaintsMaverick2022–2026 · 83 recalls · 335 complaintsMaverick Hybrid2022–2026 · 3 recalls · 874 complaintsMotor Home2000–2003 · 0 recalls · 50 complaintsMountaineer2000–2004 · 2 recalls · 21 complaintsMustang2000–2026 · 136 recalls · 6,745 complaintsMustang Convertible2000–2003 · 0 recalls · 72 complaintsMustang GT2000–2006 · 1 recalls · 550 complaintsMustang Mach E2021–2026 · 42 recalls · 681 complaintsNavigator2000–2003 · 3 recalls · 15 complaintsOdyssey2002–2026 · 18 recalls · 0 complaintsOdyssey LT2009–2009 · 3 recalls · 0 complaintsPolice Interceptor Sedan2013–2017 · 3 recalls · 32 complaintsPolice Interceptor Utilit2012–2017 · 3 recalls · 32 complaintsRanger2000–2026 · 139 recalls · 4,621 complaintsRanger EV2000–2001 · 1 recalls · 18 complaintsRedundant C-MAX Hybrid2013–2015 · 2 recalls · 137 complaintsRedundant F-2502015–2022 · 10 recalls · 4 complaintsRedundant F-3502015–2020 · 11 recalls · 0 complaintsSupercrew2001–2001 · 1 recalls · 36 complaintsTaurus2000–2019 · 73 recalls · 8,499 complaintsTaurus Police Interceptor2013–2015 · 3 recalls · 13 complaintsTaurus X2008–2009 · 2 recalls · 164 complaintsThunderbird2002–2005 · 3 recalls · 187 complaintsTransit2001–2027 · 154 recalls · 791 complaintsTransit Connect2010–2023 · 77 recalls · 573 complaintsVAN2006–2006 · 2 recalls · 0 complaintsVAN Terra2007–2010 · 5 recalls · 0 complaintsWindstar2000–2005 · 46 recalls · 6,249 complaints

Recent Ford recalls

Structure: body, tailgate, hinge and attachments

NHTSA campaign 26V689000 · reported October 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 30,123 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
The risk
Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S78. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 7, 2026.

Seats

NHTSA campaign 26V655000 · reported October 6, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 2,276 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
The risk
An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 26V650000 · reported October 6, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 506 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Transit Connect vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 25V572. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
The risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, intermittent, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed in October 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S73. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 26V653000 · reported October 6, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 102,159 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk
A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 26V606000 · reported September 22, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 41,748 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.