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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Ford issues second recall for Focus cars over stall risk

Ford issues second recall for Focus cars over stall risk

July 7, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 7, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 255,404 2012-2018 Ford Focus compact cars that may stall while driving. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

These vehicles were recalled over the same issue in October 2018, but the repair was not actually performed. 

Recall summary

Gas fumes from the fuel tank are vented into the engine through an evaporative emission control system that keeps them from escaping into the atmosphere. The fumes’ flow is controlled by a purge valve that opens and closes during its operation.

In the affected vehicles, the purge valve may get stuck open. This would lead to the vapors and air filtering into the engine, disrupting the fuel mixture and causing the engine to stall.

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle may be hit by other motorists, increasing the risk of injury. 

Warning signs 

Apart from the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dashboard, drivers may also notice inaccurate fuel level and range readings or experience drivability issues. 

Previous Ford stuck purge valve recall

In October 2018, Ford recalled 1.3 million Focuses to address the issue, as reported. The software update intended to solve the problem, however, was not performed on all vehicles, despite being marked as completed. 

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 cars were recalled due to reduced visibility caused by faulty lights, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle’s software free of charge. The updated software is set to catch when the valve gets stuck open and prevent the stall.

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

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford Focus stall recall affects more than a quarter of a million 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 Expedition SUVs with sharp interior edges, injury risk

Ford recalls Expedition SUVs with sharp interior edges, injury risk 

July 2, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – July 2, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 548,463 2018-2024 Ford Expedition SUVs whose center consoles may cut and injure the car occupants.

Recall summary

The affected vehicles’ center consoles are covered with chrome plating to give them a more polished look. Due to a supplier error, the finish may bubble, peel and crack, creating sharp edges.

Recall risks

The edges may cut the driver and the passengers of the car.

In fact, Ford is aware of 65 injuries – mostly “hand or finger lacerations” –  as well as one consequent accident.

Background of the recall

In addition to the injuries and the accident, the recall comes on the heels of “34 customer call center reports, 150 field reports, and 4,634 warranty reports.” While most of the injuries were minor, some did require medical attention.

Other Ford recalls

In May 2026, Ford recalled nearly 180,000 Bronco SUVs whose front seats would become loose. 

In April 2026, more than 422,000 Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs were recalled over inoperable windshield wipers. 

The repair

The dealers will inspect and replace the console free of charge. The parts are currently not available.

They are expected to become available early next year, at which point owners will get letters inviting them to take their vehicles to the nearest dealership for repair.

Interim letters “notifying owners of the safety risk” were set to be mailed in mid-June 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford center console recall affects more than half a million Expedition 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 expands Bronco, Ranger recall for cars with loose seats

Ford expands Bronco, Ranger recall for cars with loose seats

May 28, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – May 28, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 179,698 pickups and SUVs whose front seats may become loose.  This defect increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The following models are affected:   

  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Bronco
  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Ranger

This is an expansion of a similar recall from October 2025. 

Recall summary

Front seats have a mechanism underneath them that allows height adjustment. In the affected vehicles, one or more bolts that hold this mechanism together may become loose and fall out, which can dislodge the seat from its position.    

Recall risks

A loose or dislodged seat may not protect the occupant adequately in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 

Warning signs

The passengers may hear squeaking or rattling noises or notice that the seat feels loose. 

The background of the recall

Ford already recalled certain older Bronco models in October last year over the same issue. Later analysis, however, revealed that more vehicles are affected by this problem than originally suspected.  

The carmaker is not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by this defect. 

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, more than 420,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles were recalled because their windshield wipers could have stopped working.

 In February 2026, Ford recalled approximately 45,000 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs whose headlights could have malfunctioned due to a software glitch, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the seat mechanism bolts free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 13, 2026 and July 17, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford seat bolt recall affects almost 180,000 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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Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150s over faulty transmissions

Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150s over faulty transmissions

May 23, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – May 23, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling close to 1.4 million 2015-2017 Ford F-150 pickup trucks whose transmissions can shift on their own, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation and only affects trucks with 6-speed automatic transmission.  

 Recall summary

The automatic transmission in the affected trucks can unintentionally shift from sixth to second gear while driving. This happens due to degraded electrical connections inside the transmission control module.

The shift can cause the rear wheels of the car to lock up, resulting in the driver losing control of the vehicle.

Recall risks

A sudden loss of control can result in an accident and injuries to the occupants of the car and other motorists.

Warning signs

A malfunction indicator light (MIL) and a wrench symbol may illuminate on the dashboard. 

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 in March 2025 following 138 complaints alleging unwanted downshifts that would happen “without warning or driver input.” 

Leading up to the recall, the manufacturer had been notified of two accidents and an injury.

Other Ford recalls

In April 2026, Ford recalled more than 420,000 trucks and SUVs whose windshield wipers could have stopped working. 

In February 2026, nearly 120,000 Ford and Lincoln cars were recalled over a fire risk caused by a faulty engine block heater. 

The repair

The dealers will update the transmission’s software. If needed, they will also repair the electrical components inside the transmission control module. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 13, 2026 and July 17, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 1.4 million trucks are affected by this 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 trucks and SUVs over inoperable wipers

Ford recalls trucks and SUVs over inoperable wipers

April 14, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – April 14, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 422,613 trucks and SUVs whose wipers may stop working. The defect reduces visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Ford Expedition 
  • 2022 – 2023 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2022 – 2023 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2022 – 2023 Ford F-450 SD
  • 2022 – 2023 Ford F-550 SD
  • 2022 – 2023 Ford F-600 SD
  • 2021 – 2023 Lincoln Navigator

The recall comes on the back of thousands of warranty claims.

 Recall summary

A car’s wiper blade is attached to the wiper arm that swipes it across the windshield when engaged.  In the affected vehicles, the arms were not seated correctly, which could prevent the wipers from moving as intended. 

Recall risks

Inoperable windshield wipers reduce visibility, especially in poor weather, upping the chances of a crash. 

Warning signs

The driver may notice the wipers move erratically when engaged. 

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of “1,538 warranty reports, 11 field reports, and three customer service reports.” No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Ford recalls

In February 2026, Ford recalled approximately 45,000 electric SUVs whose headlights could have stopped working, as reported.

In January 2026, more than 270,000 Ford hybrid and EVs were recalled over a rollaway risk, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers are expected to inspect and replace the wiper arms free of charge. However, the remedy is not currently available as the “inspection process is being evaluated.”

Letters “notifying owners of the safety risk” were slated to be mailed between April 13, 2026 and April 17, 2026. Another round will go out once the remedy is available.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 443,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Ford wiper arm 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 cars over reduced visibility

Ford recalls Mustang Mach cars over reduced visibility

February 13, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – February 13, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 45,047 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs whose lights may stop working. This defect reduces visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The lights’ control module in the affected vehicles may not engage upon startup due to a software glitch. As a result, the vehicles’ high beam, low beam, daytime running lamp and turn signals may not illuminate when needed.      

Recall risks

Inoperable headlights reduce the driver’s visibility and make the vehicle more difficult to notice for other motorists. 

Warning signs  

The driver may see an “advanced front lighting feature temporarily unavailable” warning on the dashboard and notice that the turn signal indicators are flashing faster than usual. 

Other Ford recalls

In December 2025, Ford recalled nearly 110,000 SUVs whose trims could have detached while driving.

In November 2025, approximately 7,500 Ford Econoline trucks and vans were recalled because their passengers could have been burned by the hot engine cover. 

The repair

In April 2026, the carmaker is set to deploy a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the issue.

Interim notifications to the owners will be mailed between January 26, 2026 and January 30, 2026. Another set of letters is expected to go out once the remedy becomes available.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 45,000 electric SUVs are affected by this Ford inoperable headlight 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 issues third recall for car fires

Ford issues third recall for car fires

February 3, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – February 3, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 116,672 cars and SUVs that may catch fire while parked. This defect increases the risk of injury or property damage.

This is the third recall issued by Ford over the same issue. The following models are affected by the latest round: 

  • 2013 – 2019 Ford Escape
  • 2013 – 2018 Ford Focus
  • 2015 – 2016 Lincoln MKC 

Recall summary

An engine block heater keeps the engine coolant warm while the vehicle is parked in cold weather. This makes it easier to start the engine and reduces emissions.

In the affected vehicles, the block heater may crack and allow coolant to leak into the wiring connector, which may cause it to short-circuit and catch fire.  

Recall risks

If the vehicle catches fire, the flames may spread to surrounding objects, causing property damage and increasing the risk of injury.  

Warning signs 

The drivers may notice a puddle of coolant under the vehicle, a “loss of cabin heat” or engine overheating. In addition, an electrical short may generate smoke and a burning odor. 

Safety tips

The owners are advised to avoid using the engine block heater until the repair is performed.  

You can find out more about what to do if the vehicle catches fire in this article. 

Background of the recall

Ford has already recalled multiple models over the same issue, once in June 2025, when approximately 6,800 vehicles were affected, and then again in October 2025, as reported.

The latest recall comes on the back of 12 fires. No injuries or accidents have been recorded.

Other Ford recalls

In January 2026, Ford recalled more than 270,000 hybrids and electric vehicles that could have rolled away while parked. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the engine block heater free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between April 13, 2026 and April 17, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford engine block heater recall affects more than 116,500 cars 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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US government investigates Ford over stalled cars

US government investigates Ford over stalled cars

January 22, 2026 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – January 18, 2026 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Ford (NYSE:F) over allegations that some of their vehicles may stall. The defect would increase the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic.  

If this Ford engine issue leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 10,473 vehicles, including: 

  • 2014 – 2017 Ford Fiesta
  • 2015 – 2018 Ford Focus

All vehicles are equipped with a 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine and have manual transmission.

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on December 18, 2025, following 44 complaints of stalled Ford vehicles. 

According to the claims, the engines would seize due to metal shavings in the oil pump caused by a defective timing belt. The timing belt connects the engine’s internal components – the crankshaft and camshafts – and synchronises their rotation. In the affected vehicles it may disintegrate for unknown reasons.

Risks

A stalled car may get hit by other vehicles, especially if this occurs in fast-moving traffic, upping the risk of injury. 

Warning signs

Some drivers noticed that a “low engine oil” warning popped up before the engine shut down.

Dangerous incidents

One driver stated that their car “suddenly” lost power while traveling at 65 miles per hour (mph) and had to have its engine replaced after it could not be repaired.

Another driver described a terrifying moment when the engine “began to sound like a tank” and would not restart.

Previous Ford recalls 

In December 2025, nearly 110,000 Ford Escape SUVs were recalled because their trims could have flown away while driving. 

In October 2025, Ford recalled close to 60,000 vehicles over the risk of fire caused by a leaking engine block heater. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This investigation may lead to a Ford oil pump recall, potentially affecting more than 10,500 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 Maverick, Mustang cars that may roll away

Ford recalls Maverick, Mustang cars that may roll away

January 2, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – January 2, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 272,645 hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) that may roll away while parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury or property damage. 

The following models are affected:  

  • 2025 – 2026 Ford Maverick
  • 2024 – 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E
  • 2022 – 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 

Recall summary

When the driver shifts into Park, a brake mechanism inside the transmission locks it up to prevent movement. In the affected vehicles, the Park gear mechanism may jam, preventing the parking brake from engaging. 

Recall risks

With the parking gear not engaged, the vehicle may roll away and crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects.   

Warning signs  

Should the vehicle fail to shift into Park, the driver may notice the absence of the “P” symbol on the dashboard, accompanied by a wrench icon.

Safety tips  

The electronic parking brake (EPB) should engage automatically when you park. Do not disengage it before leaving the vehicle.

Other Ford recalls

In December 2025, Ford recalled nearly 110,000 SUVs whose trims could have fallen off while driving, creating a road hazard. 

In October 2025, almost 60,000 Ford and Lincolns were recalled over a fire risk caused by a leaking engine block heater.  

The repair

The vehicles will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software update to ensure unobstructed Park gear engagement. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between February 19, 2026 and May 12, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rollaway recall affects close to 273,000 EVs and hybrids. 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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