Ford recalls F-150 pickups over detaching fuel tanks, fire risk

Ford recalls F-150 pickups over detaching fuel tanks, fire risk

October 22, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Dearborn, MI – October 22, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 223,472 2023-2027 F-150 pickup trucks whose fuel tanks may be “improperly secured” to the car body. This may cause a fuel leak resulting in a fire or a detachment of the tank.

Both scenarios increase the risk of an accident and resulting injuries. NHTSA recall number is 26V578000.

Recall summary

The fuel tank in the affected vehicles was incorrectly inserted into the frame of the car. This may lead to the tank partially or fully detaching, resulting in a fuel leak, engine stall or a fire.

Additionally, the tank can fall on the road and become road debris. 

Recall risks

An engine stall can result in the vehicle being hit from behind at a high rate of speed. 

The tank laying on the road can get hit by an unsuspecting driver of another vehicle, potentially causing a multi-car pileup.

A car fire can result in damage to property and serious injuries. To read more on what to do in the event of fire, please refer to the following article.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford recalled 1.4 million F-150 pickups over faulty transmissions, as reported.

In February 2026, over 45,000 Mustang Mach-E sports cars were recalled due to reduced visibility caused by faulty lights, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps free of charge.

Notifications to the owners were set to be mailed by September 21, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford fuel tank recall affects more than 223,000 cars. 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 with loose roof rail covers

Ford recalls Explorer SUVs with loose roof rail covers

September 24, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Dearborn, MI – September 24, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) has issued a recall of 288,314 2016-2019 Ford Explorer SUVs whose roof rail covers may detach and land on the road while driving.

The recall is related to one conducted for the same issue back in 2021.

Recall summary  

Roof rail covers protect roof rails that are used to hold cargo – such as a surfboard – on top of the car. In the affected vehicles, these covers may detach and land on the road.

Recall risks

The road debris created by the covers may cause other drivers to swerve to avoid hitting them. These maneuvers may result in an accident, especially in dense traffic conditions.

Background of the recall

Ford conducted a widespread recall for the same model-year vehicles back in 2021, as reported. 

Vehicles included in the present recall were excluded as they were subject to a separate repair campaign, in which dealers were set to use adhesive to secure the covers. The repair was performed incorrectly, necessitating a second round.

Warning signs

Drivers with insecure covers may hear “squeaks and rattles” while driving. They may also notice a “misalignment” between the cover and the roofline.

Other Ford recalls

In August 2026, Ford recalled 45,000 F-150 pickups over a loss of control in a repeated recall after dealers failed to install the remedy in some of the affected vehicles back in 2024, as reported.

In May 2026, Ford recalled 180,000 SUVs with loose front seats, also as reported.

The repair

Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the push pins or the covers themselves as needed. Owners were set to be notified of the recall by August 24, 2026. Another round of letters will be sent once the repair becomes available.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Over 288,000 vehicles are included in this recall. To see if your 2019 Ford Explorer is part of the recall, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool to do a Ford recall check.

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Ford recalls Mustangs over defective window trim

 Ford recalls Mustangs over defective window trim 

September 17, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Dearborn, MI – September 17, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 86,543 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E SUVs whose window trim may detach and land on the road. This would create road debris, increasing the risk of an accident for other vehicles.

Recall summary

The supplier of the “rear side quarter glass window trim” reduced the installation time of the said trim. This resulted in “insufficient time for a trim primer” to cure, leading to its detachment.

Recall risks

The road debris created by the trim may cause an accident for other motorists on the road. 

Warning signs

Owners may notice squeaking or rattling sounds, as well as “wind noise” as the trim starts peeling off.

Other Mustang recalls

Mustang Mach-E vehicles were last recalled in February 2026 over a failure of multiple lights, including high- and low beams, as reported.

More recently, in August 2026, Mustang and Mustang GTD cars were recalled over faulty windshield wipers, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the window trim free of charge. Owners will be notified about the recall by September 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the new trim is available. The manufacturer does not specify when that is supposed to happen.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mustang window trim recall affects almost 87,000 Mustangs. To do a Mustang recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can use the same tool to do a Ford recall check.

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Ford recalls F-series pickups over reduced visibility

Ford recalls F-series pickups over reduced visibility

September 15, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – September 15, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 47,587 pickup trucks whose rearview cameras may not show the right image when backing up. The defect reduces visibility, which ups the chances of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Ford F-150 
  • 2023 – 2026 Ford F-250 SD 

Recall summary

The infotainment display has an overlay menu for navigating through various features and functions. In the affected trucks, this menu may remain on screen when shifted into reverse due to a software error, which obstructs the rearview camera image. 

Recall risks

An absence of a clear and complete rearview camera image reduces visibility, making it more likely for the driver to crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects while backing up. 

Increased regulatory pressure

This recall comes at a time when Ford faces heightened scrutiny after a U.S. government investigation that saw the manufacturer pay $165 million as a penalty for not prioritizing the “safety of the American public,” as reported.

In addition to paying the fee, Ford agreed to make significant improvements to how it manages recalls. These measures include accelerating the company’s recall decision-making process, as well as reviewing earlier recalls to ensure they included all of the affected vehicles.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2026, more than half a million Ford Expedition SUVs were recalled over sharp interior trim that could have injured occupants. 

That same month, Ford recalled nearly 11,000 F-150 pickups with faulty transmissions. The issue should have been resolved during a 2017 recall, but later analysis found the software update repair was not performed correctly. 

 The repair

Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix the issue. Owners can also take their cars to the nearest dealership to have the update performed by dealers.

Either option will be provided free of charge.

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between September 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rearview camera recall affects nearly 48,000 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 Explorer and Aviator SUVs with faulty seats

Ford recalls Explorer and Aviator SUVs with faulty seats

September 10, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva ,

Dearborn, MI – September 10, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 387,911 SUVs whose seats may move unexpectedly. The defect reduces the level of occupant protection in a crash, upping the risk of injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2026 Ford Explorer
  • 2020 – 2027 Lincoln Aviator

This recall is both an expansion of and a replacement for a previous one conducted for the same issue in 2025.

Recall summary  

The second-row seats of the affected vehicles feature the so-called “easy entry” switch that allows them to be folded or slid forward when needed to provide access to the third row. The switch may “bind” or “stick,” which could result in the seats moving unexpectedly while driving. 

Recall risks

Seats that suddenly move could either injure occupants or fail to protect them in an accident.

Background of the recall

Some of the affected vehicles were already recalled in June 2025 with dealers replacing the switch and the decorative trim around it. After the recall was completed, Ford received several reports of both repaired cars and ones that were not originally included experiencing issues with the second-row seats. That eventually led to the present recall. 

No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2026, Ford recalled  10,700 F-150 pickups over faulty transmission, as reported.

Earlier that same month, Ford recalled 16,000 Bronco SUVs whose roofs would detach while driving, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the switch and the surrounding decorative trim free of charge.

The remedy is set to be available in January 2027.

When that happens, the owners will receive a letter inviting them to take the car to the nearest dealership.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford seat recall affects almost 388,000 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 third recall for Fusion and Focus cars that can catch fire

Ford issues third recall for Fusion and Focus cars that can catch fire

August 18, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – August 18, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 5,252 hatchbacks and sedans over the risk of fire caused by a transmission fluid leak. The defect augments the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2015 – 2018 Ford Focus
  • 2013 – 2016 Ford Fusion  

These vehicles were already recalled over the same issue in March 2018 and November 2018, but the repairs were not performed. 

Recall summary

When the driver presses the clutch pedal, the clutch separates the transmission from the engine, allowing smooth gear changes. In the affected vehicles, the clutch may slip under load instead of fully engaging when the pedal is released.

Over time, this would create excessive friction and heat, causing a part of the clutch to crack or break apart. The pieces can subsequently breach transmission housing, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Recall risks

If the leaking transmission fluid comes in contact with the hot clutch components, it may ignite and set the vehicle on fire. 

For tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please visit the following article.

Warning signs

Apart from the burning clutch smell and smoke, the driver may notice a drop in the vehicle performance. 

Background of the recall

Ford already addressed the clutch slippage by recalling a batch of Focuses and Fusions in March 2018, followed by an expanded recall in November 2018. On both occasions, the dealer inspected the clutch and, if needed, replaced it, while also updating the vehicle’s software to warn the driver if excessive clutch slippage occurs. 

The software update, however, was not successfully installed on all cars due to an internal issue.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford expanded its loose front seat recall, affecting nearly 180,000 Bronco SUVs and Ranger pickups.    

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Fords and Lincolns were recalled over malfunctioning windshield wipers, also reported. 

The repair

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

Notifications to the owners were set to be mailed between July 6, 2026 and July 10, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This repeated Ford fire recall affects more than 5,200 cars. 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 repeat recall for F-150s over loss of control

Ford issues repeat recall for F-150s over loss of control

August 13, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – August 13, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 44,963 2014 Ford F-150 pickup trucks over loss of control caused by an “unexpected downshift” while the vehicles are in motion.

These trucks were already recalled over the same issue in June 2024, but the repairs were not performed successfully. 

Recall summary

An automatic transmission shifts gears depending on the engine load and traveling speed. In the affected trucks, the vehicle speed sensor may send inaccurate data, causing the transmission to shift into the first or the second gear even when traveling fast. When that happens, the driver may lose control of the vehicle.

Recall risks

The loss of control significantly raises the odds of a crash and injury to everyone involved.

Warning signs

An unexpected downshift may trigger a check engine light on the dashboard and, in some cases, prevent the transmission from returning to the correct gear. The issue can be resolved by restarting the vehicle.

Background of the recall

Ford originally recalled these trucks in June 2024 on the back of a U.S government investigation into its handling of similar recalls going back to 2016.

To fix the issue, dealers were set to update the transmission control module software to prevent the downshift. However, due to an internal issue, the update was not installed in all of the affected vehicles.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford recalled nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickups over a similar transmission issue with a different root cause, as reported.

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Fords and Lincolns were recalled because their windshield wipers could have malfunctioned. 

The repair

The dealers will update the transmission control module software free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 6, 2026 and July 8, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 45,000 F-150 pickups are affected by this repeated Ford downshift 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 Mustangs over defective windshield washing system

Ford recalls Mustangs over defective windshield washing system  

August 11, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – August 11, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 67,842 sports cars whose wipers and the windshield washing system may not work correctly. This defect reduces the driver’s visibility, increasing the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Mustang 
  • 2025 – 2026 Ford Mustang GTD

Recall summary

When the driver pushes the stalk to engage the windshield wipers, the car’s control module turns them on by sending an electronic signal to their motor. 

In the affected vehicles, below-zero temperatures may result in a communication error, causing the wipers to only work on the highest setting.  Additionally, the washing system may not engage at all, rendering the wipers useless.

Recall risks

With the windshield wipers out of action, the driver may not see clearly out of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.    

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Fords and Lincolns were recalled because their windshield wipers could have malfunctioned. This defect, however, was caused by a mechanical flaw as opposed to a computer error. 

In February 2026, Ford recalled more than 45,000 Mustang Mach-E sports cars over reduced visibility caused by faulty lights.

The repair

The dealers will replace the wiper motor free of charge. The remedy is set to become available in late March 2027. Once that occurs, owners will receive letters instructing them to take the vehicles to the nearest dealership.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford windshield wipers recall affects almost 68,000 Mustangs. To do a Mustang 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 F-150s with faulty transmission

Ford issues second recall for F-150s with faulty transmission  

July 30, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 30, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 10,742 2018 Ford F-150 pickups that may move in an unintended direction. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury.

This is the newest in the ongoing string of Ford’s recalls of vehicles whose previous repairs were not performed successfully. 

It also comes on the heels of an agreement between the U.S. government and the manufacturer that requires the latter to take a closer look at previous recalls after failing to “prioritize the safety of the American public.”

Recall summary

In the affected trucks, the right gear selection may not get recognized by the vehicle software due to an error. This may cause the car to back up instead of moving forward.

Recall risks

A vehicle that shifts into the wrong gear may move in an unwanted direction and crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects. 

Background of the recall

Ford recalled more than 12,000 F-150 trucks in October 2017 to update their transmission control modules, which should have prevented wrongful gear selections. 

The said software update, however, was not completed on all of them due to an internal issue. 

Ford scrutiny

The recall also comes at a time when Ford is under increased scrutiny from the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after entering into a so-called consent order in November 2024, as reported.

Under the terms of the order, the manufacturer is required to pay a hefty $165 million penalty for violating the federal safety standards and failing to provide “accurate and complete recall information.” As part of the agreement, Ford is to overhaul its “recall decision-making process,” up the “speed of its recall decisions,”  and reexamine previous recalls to ensure that they included all vehicles with the defect.

Other Ford recalls

In keeping up with the order, just earlier this month, Ford recalled over 255,000 Focus cars for stall issues that were supposed to be addressed back in 2018 but somehow fell through the cracks, as reported.

In June 2026, Ford recalled Fusion and Focus vehicles that were also incorrectly repaired in 2018 and could catch on fire.

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 6, 2026 and July 10, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This repeated Ford transmission recall affects more than 10,700 cars. 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 fly-away roofs

Ford recalls Bronco SUVs over fly-away roofs

July 20, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 20, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 16,200 2021-2022 Ford Bronco SUVs whose roofs may detach while driving. This would create a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The affected SUVs have a hardtop roof. Due to a manufacturing flaw, the roof’s outer layer may crack, causing sections of it to separate and fly off while driving. 

Recall risks

A detached roof segment may fall onto the road, where other drivers may crash while trying to avoid it. 

Warning signs 

Drivers may notice the roof’s surface has cracks or hear “increased wind noise” when driving fast. 

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, Ford recalled more than 422,000 trucks and SUVs whose windshield wipers could have stopped working. 

In February 2026, nearly 117,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles were recalled over the risk of fire caused by a defective engine block heater. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the roof free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by November 5, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford hardtop roof recall affects more than 16,000 Bronco 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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