Ford recalls close to 6,800 cars that may catch fire

Ford recalls close to 6,800 cars that may catch fire

June 13, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – June 13, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 6,781 vehicles that may ignite while parked. This ups the risk of injury and property damage. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Ford Maverick
  • 2023 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2025 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2024 – 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
  • 2023 – 2025 Ford Escape 

Recall summary

All listed vehicles are equipped with an electric engine block heater, whose job is to warm up the engine to start it faster and reduce emissions, among other things.

Due to faulty design and installation, the heater may become too hot and cause an engine fire.

Recall risks

A vehicle fire increases the risk of a crash and property damage. 

Warning signs

A malfunctioning engine block heater can cause a coolant leak that creates a puddle under the vehicle. The driver may also notice poor heater performance as a result of a low coolant level. In some cases, the defect may also trigger a check engine light on the dashboard. 

Safety tips

Ford advises owners not to plug in their vehicles until they are repaired.

For more tips on what to do if your vehicle catches fire, please visit this article. 

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025. Ford F-150 pickup trucks were recalled over the risk of steering loss, as reported.

In the same month, the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs were recalled due to faulty brakes, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the heater and its cord free of charge.

Owners will receive a letter from Ford once the remedy is available which is set to occur in the 4th quarter of this year.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 6,800 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are affected by this Ford engine heater recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls Explorer SUVs over detaching door trim

Ford recalls Explorer SUVs over detaching door trim

June 10, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – June 10, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 492,145 2016–2017 Ford Explorer SUVs because their door trims may detach while driving. This would create a road hazard for other motorists, upping the risk of a crash and injury.  

Recall summary

The decorative trim fitted to driver and passenger door pillars of the affected cars may detach while driving and fall onto the road. 

Recall risks

A detached trim might create a road hazard and other motorists could crash while trying to swerve around it.  

Warning signs

The driver could notice the door trim is not sitting correctly or hear rattling or wind noise while driving. 

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025, Ford recalled 9,181 F-150 pickup trucks because their steering mechanism could fall apart, augmenting the risk of a crash.

In the same month, over 273,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs were recalled due to a brake fluid leak that could increase stopping distances.  

The repair

Ford is currently developing a solution and will notify drivers as soon as it’s available. The repair will be done free of charge. 

The owners should be notified between June 9, 2025, and June 13, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost half a million SUVs are affected by this Ford door trim recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls F-150 pickups over steering loss

Ford recalls F-150 pickups over steering loss 

May 30, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – May 30, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 9,181 2025 Ford F-150 pickup trucks whose steering mechanisms may fall apart. This flaw ups the chances of a crash and injury  

Recall summary  

The steering wheel is connected to the steering mechanism with a shaft. In the affected trucks, this shaft may detach from the steering mechanism as a result of a manufacturing error. 

Recall risks

If the steering shaft separates from the steering mechanism, it will be difficult – if not impossible – to control the vehicle, which can lead to a crash. 

Warning signs

Before the shaft separates completely, the driver may notice rattling noises coming from the front of the vehicle or excessive “play” in the steering wheel.  

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025, Ford and Lincoln SUVs were recalled because of a brake fluid leak, which could have led to brake failure, as reported.  

In April 2025, Ford recalled the Bronco and Maverick SUVs over a software issue with their batteries that could have caused them to stall. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the shaft’s fasteners free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information between May 26, 2025 and May 28, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford loss of steering control recall affects more than 9,000 F-150 pickup trucks. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls Expedition, Lincoln Navigator SUVs over faulty brakes

Ford recalls Expedition, Lincoln Navigator SUVs over faulty brakes

May 28, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – May 28, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 273,789 SUVs whose brakes may stop working or take longer to engage. This flaw increases the risk of a crash and affects the following models: 

  • 2022 – 2024 Ford Expedition
  • 2022 – 2024 Lincoln Navigator

Recall summary  

Due to a manufacturing error, the front brake lines in the affected cars may rub against surrounding engine components, which can cause wear and consequent brake fluid leaks. 

Recall risks

The leak will either elongate stopping distances or, if left unattended, result in a brake failure. Both up the risk of a serious accident.

Warning signs

If the brake fluid level drops drops really low, it will trigger a red brake warning indicator on the dashboard.  

Background of the recall

The carmaker discovered the problem following 49 warranty reports and customer complaints. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Other Ford recalls

Earlier this month, Ford and Lincoln SUVs were also recalled due to a brake fluid leak, albeit as a result of a different issue.

Also in May 2025, Ford Explorer SUVs were recalled over the risk of a rollaway, as reported.

The repair

The dealers will replace brake lines free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information between May 26, 2025 and May 30, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 274,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs are affected by this Ford brake fluid leak recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford expands 2022 recall over ‘loss of brake function’

Ford expands 2022 recall over ‘loss of brake function’

May 6, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – May 6, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 123,611 SUVs and pickup trucks over a brake fluid leak, which could lead to brake failure.

This recall serves as the expansion of an identical one from March 2022 and affects the following models:

  • 2017 – 2018 Ford Expedition
  • 2017 – 2018 Ford F-150
  • 2017 – 2018 Lincoln Navigator  

Recall summary  

The brake master cylinder converts the force a driver applies to the brakes into hydraulic pressure.  This cylinder is connected to a booster, which uses vacuum to increase the braking force. 

In the affected vehicles, due to “brake fluid contamination,” the fluid may leak from the cylinder into the booster and diminish its performance.

If the brake fluid level drops too low, the brakes may fail.

Recall risks

The vehicle may take longer to stop – or not stop at all – upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

Warning signs

If the brake fluid level drops below a certain level, the driver may see a red brake warning light accompanied by a chime and a message on the vehicle’s display.  

Background of the recall

In March 2022, older models of these vehicles were recalled over the same issue. Since then, Ford received 90 warranty claims about new models experiencing the same problem and issued the present recall to address it.

No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Ford recalls

In April 2025, Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks were recalled over a stalling issue that was not successfully repaired during the previous recall.  

In March 2025, Ford recalled Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs because their seat belts did not provide sufficient protection in a crash, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers replace the brake master cylinder and the brake booster free of charge.

The owners should receive letters with more information between April 28, 2025, and May 2, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 123,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Ford brake fluid leak recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls new Explorer SUVs over risk of stall, rollaway

Ford recalls new Explorer SUVs over risk of stall, rollaway

May 2, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – May 2, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 24,655 2025 Ford Explorer SUVs that may lose power or roll away. These defects increase the risk of a crash and injury.

Recall summary  

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is a computer that controls the engine’s and transmission’s operation. In the affected SUVs, the PCM may reset while driving due to a software error, causing a loss of motive power. This may also cause damage to the park gear mechanism.

A damaged park gear mechanism may not hold the car on the incline, causing it to roll away if the electronic parking brake is not engaged.  

Recall risks

A stalled SUV can be hit by other vehicles while a rollaway may result in injuries and property damage.

The recall comes on the heels of 366 warranty claims but luckily, no crashes or injuries have been reported.

Warning signs

A PCM reset will trigger a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on the dashboard. In addition, the transmission may be difficult to shift in or out of Park, indicating damage to its internal components.  

Safety tips

Make sure the electronic parking brake is engaged before leaving the vehicle to prevent a rollaway.

Other Ford recalls

In April 2025, Ford recalled Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks over a stalling issue that was not repaired in a previous recall.  

In March 2025, Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs were recalled because their seat belts did not  provide sufficient protection in a crash, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers will update the PCM software and repair any damage to the transmission. Both  repairs will be done free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information between May 26, 2025, and May 30, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford engine stall recall affects almost 25,000 SUVs. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls Bronco, Maverick cars it failed to repair for stall issues

Ford recalls Bronco, Maverick cars it failed to repair for stall issues 

April 7, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – April 7, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 12,833 pickup trucks and SUVs that may stall. This ups the risk of a crash and injury.

 The following SUVs are affected: 

  • 2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2022 – 2023 Ford Maverick

These vehicles were originally recalled for the same issue in April of last year but did not receive the required remedy.

Recall summary  

The charging of the 12-volt battery – which powers the vehicle’s electrical system and starter motor – is controlled by two computers called the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). In the affected SUVs, a software error may prevent the modules from catching when the battery is running low.

Recall risks

The vehicle may stall and fail to restart, upping the risk of a crash, especially if this happens in dense traffic.   

Background of the recall

Ford originally recalled these vehicles for the same issue in April of last year on the back of a U.S government auto safety regulator investigation. The remedy was a software update to the BCM and PCM.

The present recall stems from dealers’ failure to perform the said software update to some of the vehicles that were marked as repaired.

The repair

Dealers will update the BCM and PCM software free of charge.   

Interestingly enough, this remedy proved to be insufficient in the past on a large subset of vehicles in the past. Earlier this year, Ford recalled close to 60% of vehicles originally involved in the April 2024 recall because they kept stalling even after receiving the software remedy. Dealers replaced the batteries in that case, as reported.

The owners should receive letters with more information between April 24, 2025, and May 1, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford low battery recall affects almost 13,000 SUVs. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford issues second recall for cars with defective trailer brakes

Ford issues second recall for cars with defective trailer brakes 

April 1, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – April 1, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 10,627 pickup trucks and SUVs whose trailer brakes may fail. This defect could increase the stopping distance, upping the chances of a crash and injury.   

 The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Ford Expedition
  • 2022 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2022 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2022 Ford F-450 SD
  • 2022 Ford F-550 SD
  • 2022 Ford Maverick
  • 2022 Lincoln Navigator
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-150

These vehicles were originally recalled three years ago but for some reason were not repaired.

Recall summary  

Trailer brake operation is controlled by a computer called the Integrated Trailer Relay Module. Due to a software error in the module, the affected vehicles’ trailer brakes may stop working.

Recall risks

With the brakes on the trailer out of action, the vehicle may take longer to stop, upping the risk of a crash and injury. 

Background of the recall

These trucks and SUVs were already recalled in April 2022 to have their trailer brake control module software updated. But, as it turns out, some dealers did not actually do the update, despite marking it as done.

Other Ford recalls

In February 2025, Ford Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Corsair SUVs were recalled because their rearview cameras could fail to show an image.  

In September 2024, Ford was prompted by a US government investigation to recall several models, including F-150 trucks, over an engine defect that could cause them to stall. 

The repair

Dealers will update the trailer brake control module software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information between April 14, 2025, and April 18, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 10,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this repeated Ford trailer brake recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls Explorer and Aviator SUVs over loose seat belts

Ford recalls Explorer and Aviator SUVs over loose seat belts 

March 28, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – March 28, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 240,510 SUVs whose seat belts “may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash.” This augments the risk of injury to everyone involved.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2021 Ford Explorer
  • 2020 – 2021 Lincoln Aviator

Recall summary  

The bolts that hold the seat belt buckles and seat belt retractors in the affected SUV were not sufficiently tightened during assembly and may become loose over time.     

Recall risks

Insufficiently secured seat belt buckles and retractors may not provide adequate protection to the occupants in a crash and increase the risk of serious injuries.

Warning signs

The occupants may notice squeaking and rattling noises.    

Other Ford recalls

In February 2025, Ford recalled Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Corsairs over malfunctioning rearview cameras.  

On a separate note, Ford is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over allegedly malfunctioning seat belt pretensioners.   

The repair

Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle and retractor bolts free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information between March 31, 2025 and April 4, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford seat belt buckle recall affects more than 240,000 SUVS. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicFord recalls Explorer and Aviator SUVs over loose seat belts 
Ford recalls trucks and SUVs over malfunctioning rearview cameras

Ford recalls trucks and SUVs over malfunctioning rearview cameras  

February 27, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – February 27, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 91,580 SUVs and pickup trucks whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This defect limits visibility while reversing, upping the chances of an accident.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2021 Ford Expedition 
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-450 SD 
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-550 SD
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-600 SD
  • 2020 – 2022 Lincoln Corsair

Recall summary  

The rearview camera in the affected vehicles may fail to show an image. 

The manufacturer is unsure what is causing this problem but reports no accidents or injuries so far.

Recall risks

The driver may run over nearby pedestrians or objects, upping the risk of an injury or property damage.   

Other Ford recalls

In February 2025, Bronco SUVs and Maverick trucks were recalled over the risk of stalling, following a U.S. government investigation. 

In January 2025, Ford recalled hybrids whose defective high-voltage batteries could have caused them to stall or catch fire, as reported. 

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a solution to this problem. Once available, the remedy will be free of charge.

The owners should receive letters with more information by March 3, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rearview camera affects close to 92,000 pickup trucks and SUVs. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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