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Ford recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against Ford vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Last synced 2026-09-18.

Ford has 22 do-not-drive and 3 park-outside advisories on record. If you own an affected vehicle, check it now.
1,754
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
309
Models affected
with at least one campaign
226,706,815
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
25
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled Ford models

Ford models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
F-150
169
53,131,736
EXPLORER
142
37,480,342
MUSTANG
105
34,095,501
RANGER
101
35,541,309
E-350
101
11,209,136
ESCAPE
95
23,290,964
F-450 SD
86
30,023,033
BRONCO
83
27,692,038
F-350 SD
77
21,438,944
EXPEDITION
76
27,447,751

A campaign covering several models counts in full for each, so model figures overlap and are not additive; the 226,706,815 total counts each campaign once.

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Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind Ford recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 98
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 38
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 38
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 36
SEATS 35
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 34
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 33
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 32

Latest Ford recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for Ford vehicles.

F-150 2026 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Sep 9, 2026 · 37 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

Campaign 26V576000

MUSTANG MACH E 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Sep 9, 2026 · 86 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an in...

Campaign 26V582000

F-150 2027 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Sep 9, 2026 · 223,472 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

Campaign 26V578000

EXPLORER 2026 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Sep 9, 2026 · 7 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.

Campaign 26V581000

BRONCO 2026 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Sep 9, 2026 · 2,711 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.

Campaign 26V580000

F-150 2026 · SUSPENSION:REAR

Sep 9, 2026 · 17 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.

Campaign 26V577000

TRANSIT 2026 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Sep 9, 2026 · 1,945 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.

Campaign 26V579000

MUSTANG 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Aug 25, 2026 · 10,001 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure an...

Campaign 26V548000

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