Ford Breaks Recall Record with Over 850,000 Vehicles Affected

Ford is experiencing an unprecedented year for vehicle recalls in 2025, having already issued 89 recalls within the first six months, surpassing the previous annual record of 77 recalls set by General Motors in 2014. This surge includes a massive recall of more than 850,000 vehicles due to faulty fuel pumps that can cause engine stalls, increasing the risk of crashes; affected models include popular SUVs and trucks such as the Bronco, Expedition, Explorer, F-Series trucks, Mustang, and Lincoln SUVs. Additionally, a separate recall affects nearly 700,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from 2020 to 2024 for cracked fuel injectors that could leak fuel and potentially cause fires. Despite Ford's recent efforts to improve quality by hiring new leadership and conducting extra inspections, these recalls significantly damage the company's reputation, which had shown promising improvement in early 2025 according to a J.D. Power study. Ford is proactively addressing these issues and working with suppliers, but the high recall volume continues to frustrate customers and dealers alike. The recalls highlight ongoing challenges with critical safety components, particularly fuel system failures that are exacerbated under conditions of low fuel and high temperatures.