Ford expands F-150 recall that may lose power or roll away

Ford expands F-150 recall that may lose power or roll away

September 2, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – September 2, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 103,174 2023-2025 Ford F-150 pickup trucks that may lose motive power or roll away when parked, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

This recall supersedes the one conducted in May of last year for the same issue.

Recall summary

Rear axle transfers the power from the engine to the rear wheels and holds them in place.

In the affected trucks, the bolts that connect the axle internal moving parts may break. This can result in a loss of motive power or allow the vehicle to roll away when the parking brake is not engaged.

Recall risks

A damaged rear axle may leave the vehicle stranded on the road, where it can get hit by oncoming traffic or cause it to roll away when parked. Both situations can lead to an injury. 

Warning signs

The drivers may notice clicking or rattling sounds coming from the back of the truck.  

Previous recall

Ford first became aware of this issue in June 2022, which eventually led to a recall in May 2024.

However, following that, the manufacturer received 194 warranty claims for cars with broken rear axles outside of the scope of the original recall. This led to the present expansion.

Other Ford recalls

In August 2025, Ford recalled Bronco and Escape SUVs over the risk of fire, as reported.

In July 2025, Ford recalled more than 800,000 vehicles that could stall due to a defective fuel pump. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the rear axle assemblies free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications between August 18, 2025 and May 22, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rear axle recall affects more than 103,000 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 vehicles over inoperable headlights, taillights

Ford recalls vehicles over inoperable headlights, taillights

August 22, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – August 22, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 21,765 cars and SUVs whose headlights, taillights and turn signals may fail. This defect reduces the vehicle’s visibility,  upping the chances of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:   

  • 2025 Ford Mustang
  • 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E
  • 2025 Lincoln Nautilus 

Recall summary

The LED module in the affected vehicles may contain a burned diode which can result in its malfunction. As a result, headlights, taillights and turn signals may not turn on when needed.

Recall risks

Unilluminated headlights or taillights reduce the vehicle’s visibility, and the absence of the turn signals makes other motorists unaware of the driver’s intention. Both situations increase the risk of a crash and injury.  

Warning signs

A malfunctioning headlight may trigger a corresponding warning on the dashboard and cause the turn signal indicator to flash at a faster rate than usual.   

Other Ford recalls

In August 2025, Ford recalled nearly 700,000 Bronco and Escape SUVs over the risk of fire, as reported.

In July 2025, more than 800,000 Ford vehicles were recalled over the risk of stall caused by a defective fuel pump. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the LED modules free of charge.  

The owners should receive their notifications between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 21,500 sports cars and SUVs are affected by this Ford inoperable headlight recall. To do a Ford or a Lincoln recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford issues fourth recall for Bronco, Escape SUVs that may catch fire

Ford issues fourth recall for Bronco, Escape SUVs that may catch fire 

August 5, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – August 5, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 694,271 SUVs over a fuel leak that may cause an underhood fire. This defect ups the risks of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford Escape

The present recall –  conducted on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation – expands and replaces three preceding recalls done to address the issue. The cars that were previously repaired will need a new remedy.

Recall summary

The gasoline is fed into the engine through fuel injectors, which serve as valves that open when needed. In the affected SUVs, the injector’s housing may crack, allowing highly pressurized fuel to spray onto the surrounding hot engine components, which can lead to a fire. 

Recall risks

An engine fire significantly augments the risk of a crash and serious injury. Leading up to the recall, at least eight vehicles caught on fire. Luckily, no injuries have been reported.

However, four people were injured leading up to the first recall, as reported.

Warning signs

A leaking fuel may cause a strong “odor both inside and outside the vehicle.”

If a fire occurs, the passengers may notice smoke and flames billowing from under the hood and “receive an instrument cluster warning.”

Safety tips

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

Background of the recall

In December 2022 and March 2024, Ford recalled some of the included vehicles to install a software update to detect a leak and a tube to drain any escaping gasoline. Some of the vehicles were once again recalled in March 2025, because they did not receive the “software portion of the remedy.”

On the back of the second recall, in April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation to evaluate whether the remedy fully mitigated the risk of the cars catching fire. The investigation is still underway.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2025, approximately 200,000 Ford and Lincoln pickup trucks and SUVs were recalled over inoperable rearview cameras.

In June 2025, Ford recalled nearly half a million Explorer SUVs whose door trims could detach while driving, as reported.  

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a long-term solution. As a temporary fix, the dealers will install a free software update on vehicles that previously did not receive it.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 700,000 SUVs are affected by this repeated Ford fuel 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 multiple models over stall risk after US government investigation

Ford recalls multiple models over stall risk after US government investigation

July 29, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – July 29, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 850,318 vehicles that may lose motive power due to a faulty fuel pump. The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

The recall comes on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation.

The lengthy list of the affected models includes: 

  • 2022 Ford Expedition
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford Bronco
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford Explorer
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford F-150
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford F-450 SD
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford F-550 SD
  • 2021 – 2022 Ford Mustang
  • 2021 – 2023 Lincoln Aviator
  • 2021 – 2022 Lincoln Navigator 

Recall summary

The low-pressure fuel pump transfers the gasoline from the fuel tank to the engine. In the affected models, this pump was built incorrectly and may fail to deliver sufficient amounts of fuel, which can cause the vehicle to stall. 

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle can get hit by oncoming traffic, augmenting the risk of an injury. Luckily, no injuries or accidents have been reported leading up to the recall.

Warning signs

A failing fuel pump may reduce the engine’s power output, cause it to misfire or run rough or trigger a check engine light. 

The background of the recall

The recall is the result of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which was opened last June on the back of six complaints alleging stall. The recall comes on the back of 1,860 warranty claims, 28 field reports and 57 customer service reports.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2025, close to 28,000 Ford Bronco SUVs were recalled over defective child locks that could allow rear doors to be inadvertently opened from the inside. 

In June 2025, a loose door trim caused a recall that affected almost half a million Ford Explorer SUVs, as reported.  

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a solution to this problem, which, once available, will be performed free of charge. 

The owners should receive their notifications between July 14, 2025 and July 18, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford fuel pump recall affects more than 850,000 vehicles. 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 multiple models over malfunctioning rearview cameras

Ford recalls multiple models over malfunctioning rearview cameras

July 22, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – July 22, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 200,061 vehicles whose rearview cameras may fail. This defect reduces visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The lengthy list of affected models includes:  

  • 2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2020 – 2021 Ford Ecosport
  • 2019 – 2020 Ford Edge
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford Escape
  • 2020 – 2021 Ford Expedition
  • 2020 – 2024 Ford Explorer
  • 2019 – 2020 Ford F-150
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2019 – 2020 Ford Fusion
  • 2022 – 2024 Ford Maverick
  • 2019 – 2023 Ford Mustang
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford Ranger
  • 2020 – 2023 Ford Transit 
  • 2018 – 2022 Ford Transit Connect
  • 2020 – 2023 Lincoln Aviator
  • 2019 – 2020 Lincoln Continental
  • 2020 – 2022 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2019 – 2020 Lincoln MKZ
  • 2019 – 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
  • 2020 – 2021 Lincoln Navigator 

Recall summary

As a result of a software error, the rearview camera in the affected vehicles may fail to show an image while backing or stay on once the transmission is shifted out of Reverse. In addition, the infotainment system may go blank or show messages in an incorrect language. 

Recall risks

While a missing rearview camera image reduces visibility when reversing, one that stays on while driving may prevent the driver from using other car functions, such as navigation. Both situations up the risk of a crash and injury.  

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025, over 9,000 Ford vehicles were recalled over the risk of steering loss, as reported.

In May 2025, Ford recalled roughly 123,000 cars that were at risk of brake failure, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will update the cameras’ software free of charge.  

The owners should receive mailed notifications between July 28, 2025 and August 1, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford malfunctioning rearview camera affects more than 200,000 vehicles. 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 SUVs over defective child safety locks

Ford recalls Bronco SUVs over defective child safety locks

July 18, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 18, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 27,768 2025 Ford Bronco SUVs whose rear doors may be inadvertently opened from the inside. The defect ups the chances of injury to unrestrained rear seat occupants.

Recall summary

The child safety lock is a mechanism in the rear door latch that prevents the rear doors from being opened by pulling the interior door handle.

The left rear door of the affected  vehicles can be opened even with the child safety lock on due to “out of specification“ parts.

Recall risks

Unrestrained occupants may fall out of the vehicle if the rear doors are opened while the car is moving. This can have serious or even fatal consequences.   

Other Ford recalls

In June 2025, Ford recalled close to half a million Explorer SUVs over a detaching door trim that created a road hazard.

In May 2025, Ford recalled more than a quarter of a million SUVs whose brake lines were leaking, increasing stopping distance. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the rear door latch free of charge.

The owners should have gotten letters notifying them of the recall between June 23, 2025 and June 27, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 28,000 Bronco SUVs are affected by this Ford child safety lock 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 Mustang Mach-E SUVs over entrapment risk

Ford recalls Mustang Mach-E SUVs over entrapment risk 

July 16, 2025 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 16, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 197,432 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs whose doors may lock on their own and trap occupants inside the vehicle. This defect ups the chances of a serious injury, especially in hot weather. 

Recall summary

The door latches of the affected SUVs may remain locked after the vehicle is turned off because of low battery.

The occupants will be able to open the door using the inside handles but if they shut the door after exiting the car, it will lock again. This creates a risk that a small child seated in the back who does not know how to operate the handles, will not be able to open the door on his own.

Recall risks

A trapped occupant may suffer serious injuries, especially when the outside temperatures are high.     

Warning signs

If the battery voltage drops too low, it may trigger a “system off to save power” warning on the vehicle’s display or even cause it to go blank. 

Additionally, passengers may notice that the interior door handles need to be pulled further to open the doors.     

Other Ford recalls

In June 2025, Ford recalled over 6,700 cars over a fire risk caused by a defective engine block heater.

In May 2025, more than a quarter of a million Ford and Lincoln SUVs were recalled over a brake fluid leak.  

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle’s software free of charge.  

The owners should receive their notifications between June 23, 2025 and June 27, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford door latch recall affects almost 200,000 electric 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 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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