Ford controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2026
Ford recalls F-150 and F-250 Super Duty vehicles over rear-view camera issue
Recall announced
Ford recalled 7,362 F-150 and F-250 Super Duty vehicles in Canada because a software problem could block part of the rear-view camera image. Ford said it would notify owners and send an over-the-air software update, with a dealership appointment available as an alternative.
Company response
Remediation — Ford
Regarding these issues, Ford says it will notify owners by email and send a wireless over-the-air software update to affected vehicles. Alternatively, drivers will be able to schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.
Source excerpt
According to the agency, a software problem affecting 7,362 of these vehicles could result in part of the rear-view camera image being blocked.
Regarding these issues, Ford says it will notify owners by email and send a wireless over-the-air software update to affected vehicles. Alternatively, drivers will be able to schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.
Ford (F) is now recalling its 2019 Ranger vehicles for an HVAC blower motor issue.
2026
Ford recalls Mustang Mach-E vehicles over window trim hazard
Recall announced
Ford recalled 14,950 2023 and 2024 Mustang Mach-E vehicles in Canada because the rear quarter window glass trims could loosen and separate, creating a road hazard. Ford said it would notify drivers and advise them to have the vehicles inspected and, if necessary, have the trims replaced.
Company response
Remediation — Ford
Ford says it will notify Mach-E drivers by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to be inspected and, if necessary, have the trims replaced.
Source excerpt
Per Transport Canada, 14,950 of these vehicles are having issues with insecure left and right rear quarter window glass trims. As a result, they could loosen and separate from the vehicle, creating a hazard for other drivers on the road.
Ford says it will notify Mach-E drivers by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to be inspected and, if necessary, have the trims replaced.
the driveshaft flexible coupling may crack with increased mileage.
2025
Ford recalls over 45,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over faulty headlight module
Recall announced
Ford is recalling approximately 45,047 certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles because the Light Driver Control Module B may fail, preventing turn signals, daytime running lights, low beam and high beam headlights from lighting, according to a Dec. 18 NHTSA recall letter. Ford plans an over-the-air software update or free dealer software update, with owner notification letters expected Jan. 30 and a remedy expected in April 2026.
Company response
Recall — Ford
Ford is recalling some Mustang model vehicles because of a defective headlight problem that could lower a driver’s visibility, raising the risk of a crash
Remediation — Ford
Ford plans to release an over-the-air update, or dealers will update the module's software for free.
Source excerpt
recall covers certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated in a Dec. 18 recall letter
45,047 cars were recalled
2020
Ford sues over alleged Ford GT resale scheme
Lawsuit filed
Ford filed a lawsuit against Canadian retailers and customers, alleging that they improperly acquired a 2018 Ford GT as part of a scheme to resell the vehicle. According to the report, the alleged conduct violated a purchase agreement that required the buyer to retain the car for 24 months after delivery.
Ford sued Canadian retailers and customers, alleging they improperly acquired a 2018 Ford GT in a scheme to resell it in violation of a purchase agreement requiring the buyer to retain the car for 24 months after delivery.
Source excerpt
Ford is taking to court a cadre of Canadian supercar retailers and customers for allegedly improperly acquiring one of its 2018 GT supercars in a scheme to sell and re-sell it for massive profits, in violation of a purchase agreement that stipulates the buyer has to hold onto the car for 24 months after delivery.
The automaker’s lawsuit, filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, accuses four defendants of engaging in a “civil conspiracy,” reports ; the defendants, on the other hand, are largely each accusing the other of the alleged improprieties in one very convoluted case.Automotive News Canada
2020
Ford recalls Puma SUVs over driver's airbag fault
Recall announced
Ford confirmed that deliveries of the Puma crossover had been suspended and that vehicles already sold were to be recalled after the car maker found issues with the driver's airbag retention springs, which could cause the safety device to become detached in a crash.
Source excerpt
Ford has confirmed deliveries of the £20,500 crossover have been suspended. Examples already sold - mostly £22,295 First Edition cars - are to be recalled. The car maker found issues with the driver's airbag retention springs. This can cause the safety device to become detached if it goes off in a crash
2020
Ford recalls 240,000 vehicles over suspension part
Recall announced
Ford Motor Company issued a global recall of 240,000 cars and SUVs over a potential suspension-part failure that could lead to an accident. The recall covered specified Ford Taurus, Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT model-year 2013–2018 vehicles.
Company response
Recall — Ford Motor Company
Dealers will replace the parts with an improved toe link free of charge.
Source excerpt
There is a potential problem with a part in the suspension that can fail, potentially leading to an accident.
Dealers will replace the parts with an improved toe link free of charge.
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of 240,000 cars and SUVs across the globe.
2020
Ford announces recall of 240,000 vehicles
Recall announced
In February 2020, Ford announced a recall affecting 240,000 vehicles, according to a source headline. The available article text provides no further details about the recall, such as the models involved, the reason for the recall, or any remedy or outcome. This note records only the fact of the announcement as reported in the headline and does not include additional information beyond that source.
The source headline says Ford announced a recall of 240,000 vehicles; the supplied article text provides no further details about the recall.
Source excerpt
蔚来回应延迟发工资丨福特宣布召回24万汽车【Do说】
2020
Ford recalls vehicles over suspension risk
Recall announced
Ford recalled more than 240,000 vehicles worldwide because a suspension part could fracture and increase crash risk. The recall covers specified Ford and Lincoln models from model years 2013 through 2018; dealers will replace the rear toe links. Ford said it was not aware of crashes or injuries caused by the issue in this batch.
Company response
Recall — Ford
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
Source excerpt
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
The recall covers the Ford Flex, Taurus police car, Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKT from the 2013 through 2018 model years.
Dealers will replace toe links on both sides with new ones that are stronger.
2020
Ford agrees to Focus and Fiesta transmission class-action settlement
Settlement
Ford Motor Co. agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit involving nearly 2 million current and former owners of Focus and Fiesta vehicles with DPS6 dual-clutch transmissions. A lawyer for consumers said the payout could exceed $100 million.
Source excerpt
Ford Motor Co. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit with nearly 2 million owners and former owners of Focus and Fiesta vehicles with bad dual-clutch transmissions known as the DPS6, according to court documents filed late Friday.
A lawyer who helped broker the deal on behalf of consumers said the Ford payout could exceed $100 million.
2019
Ford recalls about 322,000 cars over battery fire risk
Recall announced
Ford recalled about 322,000 cars because their batteries could catch fire due to acid leakage. The recall covered Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy vehicles manufactured between February 13, 2014, and February 11, 2019. About 101,000 of the affected cars were in Germany.
Ford is recalling about 322,000 cars whose batteries could catch fire due to acid leakage. The recall affects Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy vehicles made between February 13, 2014, and February 11, 2019; about 101,000 affected cars were in Germany.
Source excerpt
According to the report, the recall affects Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy vehicles made between February 13, 2014, and February 11, 2019, adding about 101,000 cars were affected in Germany.
The recall affects approximately 490,574 vehicles in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Canada and Mexico.
2019
Changan Ford recalls 547,876 vehicles over airbag risk
Recall announced
Changan Ford initiated a recall of 547,876 Mondeo and Edge vehicles. The recall was attributed to defective airbag inflators that may rupture and send shrapnel into the vehicle. The company stated that it would replace the defective airbags free of charge.
Changan Ford started a recall of 547,876 Mondeo and Edge vehicles because defective airbag inflators may rupture and send shrapnel into the vehicle. The company said it would replace the defective airbags free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — Changan Ford
Changan Ford will replace the defective airbags free of charge
Source excerpt
Defective airbags were equipped with inflators not containing desiccant. When the airbags deploy, airbag inflators of the affected vehicles may rupture, spewing out shrapnel and posing risks to drivers and passengers, said the administration.
Changan Ford will replace the defective airbags free of charge, it said.
Changan Ford Automobile Co. Ltd., a joint venture between China's Changan Automobile and American automaker Ford, on Friday started to recall 547,876 vehicles due to safety risk of airbags.
2019
Ford recalls Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles
Recall announced
Ford issued a safety recall covering Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. According to the source, dealers will check fasteners and rear-wheel alignment and inspect tires, replacing them if necessary. The source states that a disconnected fastener increases crash risk. The recall was announced on October 31, 2019.
Company response
Remediation — Ford
Dealers will verify that the rear toe-link-to-frame fasteners are tightened to the correct torque, check and adjust the rear toe alignment and inspect the rear tires for abnormal wear and replace, if necessary.
Source excerpt
This is what stabilizes your car and keeps it on the ground during turns. If it becomes disconnected the risk of crashing is increased.
Ford has issued a safety recall for two vehicles built at the Kentucky Truck Plant.
The Ford Expedition, built on September 5 and 6, 2010 and the Lincoln Navigator, built on September 6, 2019, are recalled.
2019
Ford recalls nearly 320,000 vehicles in North America
Recall announced
Ford issued three safety recalls covering nearly 320,000 vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The recalls involved select Ford Transit, Ford Edge and Ford Expedition vehicles, as well as Lincoln Navigator vehicles. According to the reported summary, the recalls were due to driveshaft coupling, seat-belt and rear toe-link fastener defects that could create safety risks.
Ford issued three safety recalls involving nearly 320,000 vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The recalls covered select Ford Transit, Ford Edge and Ford Expedition vehicles, as well as Lincoln Navigator vehicles, due to reported driveshaft coupling, seat-belt and rear toe-link fastener defects that could create safety risks.
Source excerpt
Ford Motor Company has issued three safety recalls involving nearly 320,000 vehicles in North America, sending shares slightly lower ahead of the opening bell.
The Ford Transit recall is due to the driveshaft's flexible coupling cracking as wear and tear on the vehicle increases, which may result in noise and vibration.
The automaker is recalling select 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, 2019 Ford Edge vehicles and 2019 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
2019
Ford recalls Transit vehicles over driveshaft coupling concern
Recall announced
Ford issued a recall affecting 319,262 model-year 2015–2017 Ford Transit vehicles. The concern was that a driveshaft flexible coupling could crack, potentially causing the driveshaft to separate. Under the recall, dealers would replace the coupling every 40,000 miles until a permanent repair became available.
Ford issued a recall affecting 319,262 2015–2017 Ford Transit vehicles because a driveshaft flexible coupling could crack, potentially causing the driveshaft to separate. Dealers will replace the coupling every 40,000 miles until a permanent repair is available.
Source excerpt
To repair the issue, Ford dealers will replace the driveshaft flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until a final repair is available and completed.
The first recall affects 319,262 of the 2015 to 2017 Ford Transit vehicles that may have a driveshaft flexible coupling that could crack with increased mileage, causing driveline noise and vibration.
2019
Ford recalls 2019 Edge vehicles over seat-belt anchor concern
Recall announced
Ford issued a recall affecting 431 2019 Ford Edge vehicles because a driver-side seat belt pre-tensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped. Dealers will inspect the assembly and replace it if necessary.
Source excerpt
To remedy the issue, Ford dealers will inspect the driver’s side seat belt pre-tensioner assembly and replace it if necessary.
The second recall from Ford affects 431 2019 Edge vehicles that may have an improperly crimped seat belt pre-tensioner anchor located on the driver’s side, which may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2019
Ford China announces recall of 1,351 Lincoln vehicles in China
Recall announced
Ford Motor Company (China) announced a recall of 1,351 imported Lincoln MKZ and MKX vehicles in China, scheduled to begin on January 1, 2020. According to the announcement, missing wax coatings could allow road salt to corrode steering-gear motor bolts, potentially causing a loss of power steering assistance. The automaker stated that it would replace the defective parts free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — Ford Motor Company (China)
The automaker promised to replace defective parts free of charge to eliminate safety risks
Source excerpt
Ford Motor Company (China) will recall 1,351 Lincoln vehicles from the Chinese market, according to the country's top quality watchdog.
The automaker promised to replace defective parts free of charge to eliminate safety risks, according to the statement.
The recall, set to begin on Jan. 1, 2020, involves imported Lincoln MKZ cars made between March 2, 2015 and June 27, 2015, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured between May 26, 2015 and June 26, 2015, said a statement on the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation.
2019
Ford announces recalls of selected Explorer and F-150 vehicles in China
Recall announced
Ford Motor (China) announced three recalls covering selected imported Explorer and F-150 vehicles. The source describes safety risks and states that the recalls were scheduled to begin on December 30, 2019, and January 13, 2020. The announcement was reported on December 26, 2019.
Source excerpt
福特汽车（中国）有限公司因安全隐患，从2019年12月30日起，召回2018年9月17日至2018年10月2日（含）生产的2019年款进口福特探险者汽车，共计180辆。从2019年12月30日起，召回2019年7月15日至2019年10月1日（含）生产的部分2019年款进口福特F-150 LTD、F-150猛禽皮卡汽车，共计2411辆。从2020年1月13日起，召回2016年2月13日至2017年10月25日（含）生产的2017年款进口福特探险者汽车，共计22492辆。
2019
Ford recalls more than 600,000 vehicles over hydraulic defect
Recall announced
Ford Motor Company recalled 600,166 vehicles in the United States and its territories, including certain Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ models, over a hydraulic defect that might result in crashes.
Source excerpt
Ford Motor Company F recently recalled more than 600,000 vehicles, which includes certain versions of the 2006-10 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ, over a hydraulic defect that might result in crashes. The vehicles, which were made between Feb 22, 2006-July 15, 2009, total 600,166 in the United States and its territories.
2019
Ford recalls more than 600,000 cars over brake issue
Recall announced
Ford is recalling more than 600,000 midsize sedans in the U.S. to address a brake problem that can increase stopping distance and possibly cause a crash. The recall covers certain 2006–2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ cars; Ford said a valve in the hydraulic brake control unit can stick open.
Stated objective. to fix a problem with the brakes
Company response
Recall — Ford
Source excerpt
The recall covers certain 2006 through 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ cars. Ford says a valve inside the hydraulic brake control unit can stick open, resulting in extended brake pedal travel.
2019
Ford announces F-150 recalls over battery-terminal and seat-frame hazards
Recall announced
Ford announced recalls covering 2,411 imported 2019 F-150 LTD and F-150 Raptor vehicles and 22,492 imported 2017 Explorer vehicles. The F-150 recall concerns potentially loose battery-monitoring-system terminal connections that could create a short-circuit, smoke, melting, or fire risk; the Explorer recall concerns sharp burrs on power-seat frames. The recalls were scheduled to begin on December 30, 2019, and January 13, 2020, respectively.
Source excerpt
从2020年1月13日起，召回2016年2月13日至2017年10月25日(含)生产的2017年款进口福特探险者汽车，共计22492辆。本次召回范围内的车辆由于座椅供应商座椅骨架模具维护不当，导致电动座椅骨架边缘加工处理时易产生锋利毛刺，存在安全隐患。
福特汽车决定从2019年12月30日起，召回2019年7月15日至2019年10月1日(含)生产的部分2019年款进口福特F-150LTD、F-150猛禽皮卡汽车，共计2411辆。本次召回范围内的车辆由于供应商生产流程的变更，电池监控系统(BMS)端子处的接线金属圈密封胶可能会干涉到端子的正确连接和紧固，导致端子连接松动。极端情况下可能产生电路短路，增加冒烟、熔化或起火的风险，存在安全隐患。
极端情况下可能产生电路短路，增加冒烟、熔化或起火的风险，存在安全隐患。
2019
Ford recalls more than 500,000 Super Duty SuperCrew vehicles
Recall announced
Ford Motor Company announced a safety recall of more than 500,000 Ford Super Duty SuperCrew vehicles developed between 2017 and 2019 because of a post-crash interior fire risk. The recall affects vehicles in the United States and federal territories, Canada and Mexico.
Source excerpt
Ford Motor Company F recently announced a safety recall of more than 500,000, Ford Super Duty SuperCrew vehicles, developed between 2017-2019, over post-crash interior firerisk.
The action will affect 490,574 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, 56,112 in Canada, and 852 in Mexico.
2019
Ford and South Africa's consumer commission reach settlement for Kuga complainants
Settlement
The National Consumer Commission and Ford reached a settlement agreement for 160 complainants. Eligible complainants could accept R50,000 as full and final settlement, pursue arbitration for higher damages, or go to civil court; the agreement was in addition to vehicle refunds, repairs or replacements Ford had already paid.
Company response
Refund or compensation — Ford
The first option is a settlement of R50 000 which will be a full and final settlement.
Source excerpt
Furthermore, the commission and Ford also reached a settlement agreement for the 160 complainants, acting head of the commission Thezi Mabuza announced on Friday.
The first option is a settlement of R50 000 which will be a full and final settlement.
This is over and above the refund, repair or replacement of the vehicle, which Ford has already paid.
2019
South African consumer commission fines Ford over Kuga fires
Fine or penalty
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission fined the Ford Motor Company of South Africa R35 million after finding that it distributed Kuga vehicles that failed or could have failed because of a cooling-system failure, rendering them unsafe.
Company response
Refund or compensation — FMCSA
Whilst FMCSA has already compensated the owners/drivers of Kuga vehicles that burned, FMCSA is further committed to ensure that a speedy process is implemented to consider any outstanding claims that may not have been resolved.
Source excerpt
Whilst FMCSA has already compensated the owners/drivers of Kuga vehicles that burned, FMCSA is further committed to ensure that a speedy process is implemented to consider any outstanding claims that may not have been resolved.
The Ford Motor Company of South Africa (FMCSA) has been fined an administrative fine of R35 million for the incidents in which the company’s Kuga 1.6 model caught fire.
“After an intensive investigation, the National Consumer Commission, (the NCC) found that FMCSA had in fact engaged in prohibited conduct by distributing FMCSA Kuga vehicles that failed or could have failed as a result of a cooling system failure.
2019
Ford South Africa fined over Ford Kuga distribution
Fine or penalty
South Africa's National Consumer Commission fined Ford Motor Company South Africa R35 million after finding that it engaged in prohibited conduct by distributing Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost vehicles, some of which caught fire. The commission's investigation found a cooling-system failure caused the fires and said there was no negligence.
Source excerpt
"The investigation did reveal that there was no negligence."
Ford Motor Company South Africa has been fined R35m by the National Consumer Commission of South Africa after it found the company had "engaged in prohibited conduct" by distributing the Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost, some of which caught fire.
The commission conducted an investigation and found a failure in the cooling system of the particular model – which was manufactured in Spain specifically for South Africa - was the cause of the fires.
2019
Ford recalls select 2019 Ranger vehicles over tail-lamp connectors
Recall announced
Ford Motor Company announced a safety recall affecting selected 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles in the United States, federal territories and Canada. Misaligned or improperly seated tail-lamp connector terminals could cause intermittent or inoperative lamps and increase crash risk; dealers will inspect the connector and re-pin loose terminals into a replacement connector.
Company response
Remediation — Ford
Dealers will inspect the underbody inline connector and, if a terminal is loose, it will be re-pinned into a replacement connector.
Source excerpt
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select vehicles.2019 Ford Ranger
Misaligned or improperly seated terminals can result in intermittent or inoperative tail lamps.
This action affects 72,718 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories and 5,546 in Canada.