Ford Motor Company recalls

Ford is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles because a phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may turn on the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. The vehicles fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 for controls and displays. The map lights may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Moderate·NHTSA·Nov 2, 2026

Ford is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles because a wiper arm nut on the driver side may loosen, which could cause the windshield wipers to detach. Losing driver-side wiper function can reduce driver visibility in some weather conditions and increase the risk of a crash. No injuries have been reported.

Moderate·NHTSA·Nov 2, 2026

Ford is recalling about 8,650 certain 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The 12-volt positive battery cable terminal may become loose or detach. That can cause loss of drive power, power steering assist, power brake assist, or exterior lighting, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Serious·NHTSA·Nov 2, 2026

Ford is recalling certain 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the rear audio control module may unexpectedly activate the chauffeur seat feature. This can cause the front passenger seat to move forward, backward, or recline without anyone adjusting it. The seat could contact second-row passengers or place the front passenger in an unsafe position, increasing the risk of injury.

Moderate·NHTSA·Oct 20, 2026

The left-side tailgate cable on certain 2026–2027 Ford F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles may fail under heavy load. If the cable fails, the tailgate could drop onto the rear bumper, creating an injury risk.

Moderate·NHTSA·Oct 20, 2026

Certain 2026–2027 Ford Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Corsair Hybrid vehicles may unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving due to corrosion in the transmission's park lock actuator circuit board. This sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Moderate·NHTSA·Oct 20, 2026

Ford is recalling certain replacement ABS (anti-lock brake system) modules that may have been programmed with incorrect software. This faulty programming can disable the ABS and degrade brake balance, making it take longer to stop and increasing crash risk.

Serious·NHTSA·Oct 20, 2026

Certain 2025–2027 Ford F-150 vehicles have front seats that may not be properly bolted to the vehicle. If a seat is loose, it may not restrain occupants correctly during a crash, increasing injury risk.

Moderate·NHTSA·Oct 6, 2026

Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, F-750 and 2026 F-150 vehicles. The analog gauge cluster's speedometer and tachometer can stick or move erratically, showing the driver inaccurate readings. An inaccurate speedometer can increase the risk of a crash.

Moderate·NHTSA·Oct 6, 2026

The rearview camera on certain 2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles may display an inverted, distorted, intermittent, or blank image when in reverse. This reduced visibility behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Moderate·NHTSA·Oct 6, 2026

Certain 2025–2027 Ford Expedition and 2026 Ford Super Duty trucks (F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550) may have defective LED chips in their headlights. This can cause daytime running lights, parking lights, or high and low beams to stop working, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 23, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford Ranger trucks with a 10.1-inch center screen may lose power, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. This reduces visibility behind the vehicle and increases crash risk.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 22, 2026

Certain 2024–2026 Ford Ranger vehicles with 10.1-inch center stack screens may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. This reduces the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Ford is still developing a fix.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 22, 2026

Certain 2023–2025 Mustang Mach-E vehicles that received a new battery control module during a prior repair may have faulty software. This can cause the battery display to show incorrect charge levels and increase the risk of high-voltage battery fire after repeated fast charging.

Serious·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles have a passenger-side air bag vent that may not open as intended, which could prevent the air bag from deploying during a crash. This increases the risk of injury to passengers in a collision.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford Broncos have a mounting bracket on the right-hand side curtain air bag with a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment. A torn air bag may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

The wireless seat belt reminder system in the rear seat belt buckles of certain 2026-2027 Ford Transit vehicles may malfunction and fail to alert occupants when a seat belt is unfastened. This increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

Certain 2023–2027 Ford F-150 trucks may have fuel tanks that are improperly secured. The tank can leak fuel or detach while driving, which could cause the engine to stall, create a road hazard, or increase the risk of fire.

Serious·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford F-150 vehicles have stabilizer rod fasteners that may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. This can allow the rod to shift out of position, reducing vehicle handling and control and increasing crash risk.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford F-150 vehicles were built with an incorrect rear axle tail bearing. This defect can cause the rear wheels to lock up, making the vehicle hard to control, or cause the driveshaft to separate, resulting in loss of power or the vehicle rolling away if parked without the parking brake.

Moderate·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

Ford is recalling certain Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) with incorrect software that can display an inaccurate battery charge level. This may cause an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing crash risk, or cause the module to overheat and create a fire hazard.

Serious·NHTSA·Sep 9, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles have improperly tightened joints that may come loose. This can cause parts to detach, electrical failures, loss of vehicle control, or fire.

Serious·NHTSA·Aug 25, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles have engine pistons that may have been manufactured incorrectly. This defect can cause the pistons to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of engine power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Serious·NHTSA·Aug 25, 2026

Certain 2024–2026 Ford Mustang vehicles have wiring harness ground connections in the engine compartment that may fracture. This can cause loss of engine power, headlights, windshield washers, air conditioning, or cooling fan function. Loss of power or headlights increases crash risk.

Serious·NHTSA·Aug 25, 2026

Certain 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles with a 2.3L engine may have connecting rod bearings that can seize and cause engine failure. This can result in a loss of driving power and increase crash risk. In some cases, bearing failure may also breach the engine block, allowing oil to leak and increasing fire risk.

Serious·NHTSA·Aug 13, 2026

Certain Ford integrated trailer module (ITRM) accessory kits for 2021–2026 F-150 vehicles may lose communication with the truck, causing the trailer's brakes, turn signals, and brake lights to stop working. This reduces brake control and visibility, increasing crash risk.

Serious·NHTSA·Jul 14, 2026

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA·Jan 15, 2026