Ford Recalls (2010-2026)
Ford has 715 recall campaigns on record across 30 models and the 2010 to 2026 model years. Most involve the power train, electrical system, and back over prevention.
Ford scores 48 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 26 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.
In total, NHTSA lists 715 Ford recall campaigns across 30 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 4,381,878 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the power train.
A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Ford model out so you can see which ones drive the count.
Ford recalls by year
Ford recalls by affected system
How Ford compares
Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Ford is highlighted.
| Rank | Make | Score | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Lucid | C 51 | 20 |
| #24 | Jeep | C 50 | 210 |
| #25 | Lexus | C 50 | 74 |
| #26 | Ford | C 48 | 715 |
| #27 | Honda | C 48 | 167 |
| #28 | Volkswagen | C 47 | 187 |
| #29 | Dodge | C 46 | 145 |
All Ford models
| Model | Score | Recalls | Largest recall | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 | D 30 | 125 | 4,381,878 | 2010-2026 |
| Explorer | B 66 | 95 | 1,889,110 | 2010-2026 |
| F-350 | C 59 | 88 | 4,381,878 | 2010-2026 |
| Escape | D 36 | 81 | 2,925,968 | 2010-2026 |
| F-450 | B 69 | 76 | 4,381,878 | 2010-2026 |
| F-550 | A 82 | 76 | 4,381,878 | 2010-2026 |
| F-250 | C 48 | 70 | 4,381,878 | 2011-2026 |
| Transit | B 73 | 64 | 1,456,417 | 2014-2025 |
| Mustang | F 9 | 56 | 2,147,323 | 2010-2026 |
| E-Series | A 97 | 54 | 1,456,417 | 2010-2026 |
| Expedition | C 56 | 49 | 4,381,878 | 2012-2026 |
| Fusion | F 16 | 47 | 2,925,968 | 2010-2020 |
| Ranger | F 17 | 45 | 4,381,878 | 2010-2026 |
| Bronco | F 12 | 44 | 1,076,138 | 2021-2026 |
| Maverick | F 15 | 44 | 4,381,878 | 2022-2026 |
| Edge | F 19 | 40 | 2,925,968 | 2010-2024 |
| Transit Connect | A 88 | 31 | 2,925,968 | 2010-2022 |
| Bronco Sport | D 24 | 29 | 694,271 | 2021-2026 |
| Focus | D 34 | 25 | 2,147,323 | 2012-2018 |
| Mustang Mach-E | D 33 | 19 | 1,076,138 | 2021-2026 |
| Taurus | B 69 | 19 | 1,448,655 | 2010-2019 |
| C-Max | D 22 | 14 | 2,925,968 | 2013-2018 |
| Flex | A 81 | 14 | 1,448,655 | 2010-2019 |
| Fiesta | B 66 | 12 | 2,147,323 | 2011-2019 |
| EcoSport | A 82 | 6 | 200,237 | 2018-2022 |
| E-Transit | F 4 | 4 | 4,381,878 | 2022-2026 |
| Police Interceptor | C 49 | 3 | 390,783 | 2013-2017 |
| Crown Victoria | C 41 | 2 | 355,000 | 2010-2011 |
| GT | F 16 | 2 | 176 | 2017-2018 |
| Explorer Sport Trac | A 99 | 1 | 33,256 | 2010 |
Recent Ford recalls
- Bronco
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow section…
- Escape
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, t…
- Bronco
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
- Bronco
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to…
- F-150
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpect…
- Bronco Sport
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat whe…
- Ranger
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in…
- Expedition
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break…
Common questions about Ford recalls
- How many recalls does Ford have?
- NHTSA has 715 Ford recall campaigns on record across 30 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the power train, electrical system, and back over prevention.
- Which Ford has the most recalls?
- The Ford F-150 has the most recall campaigns of any Ford model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
- Is Ford reliable when it comes to recalls?
- Ford scores 48 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 26 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
- How do I check a Ford for recalls?
- Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Ford. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Recalls for other makes
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.