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Ford Has Already Recalled 11.2 Million Cars This Year

Ford already holds the record for most recalls issued in a single year, with 153 last year. It could be on pace for another record in 2026.

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By: Anthony Alaniz

Updated: Jun 23, at 2:00pm ET

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Last year, Ford Motor Company issued more recalls than any other automaker ever. It surpassed the previous record holder, General Motors, by more than double, with 153 recalls affecting nearly 13 million vehicles.   

It’s unlikely that Ford will issue as many recalls this year, but based on what we're already seeing, the number of affected vehicles could actually surpass 2025’s number. So far in 2026, the Blue Oval has issued 50 recalls involving 11,271,100 vehicles and one recall for 2,633 engine block heaters.

The company's largest recall so far affects 4.4 million trucks, including the brand’s best-selling F-Series pickup. A software issue could cause the brakes and indicators on a hooked-up trailer to stop working, which the automaker is fixing with an over-the-air update.  

F-150 Lightning

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Over the last several years, the automaker’s high number of recalls has drawn widespread attention. It issued the most recalls of any automaker in 2022 and 2023, racking up billions in warranty costs.   

In late 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) fined Ford for failing to comply with federal recall requirements. The automaker had also agreed to make several changes in its recall process while meeting quarterly with NHTSA during the three-year consent order.   

Less than a year later, Ford announced that its increase in recalls reflected the automaker’s "intensive strategy to quickly find and fix hardware and software issues and go the extra mile to help protect customers." The Dearborn-based company said it more than doubled its safety and technical expert teams and increased testing of critical vehicle systems, such as powertrains.   

Below are the 51 recalls FoMoCo has issued so far this year (as of June 23, 2026).     

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1/15/26

Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

1/21/26

Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212

Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108

2/3/26

Engine Crossmember Improperly Secured

High-Voltage Battery May Cause Fire

2/17/26

Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105

High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit

2/20/26

Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture

Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108

3/3/26

Windshield Wipers May Fail

Backup Alarm Sound Failure

Driveshaft May Separate

Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly

Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108

Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure

Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

3/17/26

Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108

Moonroof Glass Panel May Detach

Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors

High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail

3/19/2026

Loss Of Rearview Camera Image And ADAS Features

3/31/26

Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips

Inoperative Defrosting And Defogging System

Windshield Wipers May Fail

4/14/26

Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire

Block Heater May Overheat And Cause Fire

Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control

Loss of Drive Power Due To Transmission Misalignment

Missing Front Axle Hub Spindle Nut

4/28/26

Loose Bolt In Front Seat Frame

5/12/26

Hard Top May Crack and Detach

Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114

Potential Number of Units Affected: 208 

Models Affected: 2026 Ford Escape / 2026 Lincoln Corsair 

5/26/2026

Incorrect Tire and Weight Capacity Information/FMVSS 110,

5/27/2026

Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation

Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend

Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure

6/9/2026

Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108

Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges

Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction

Instrument Cluster Failure/FMVSS 102

Vehicle Rollaway Risk

Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up/FMVSS 101

Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control

Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118

Unintended Vehicle Movement

Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid

Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail

Recall Rundown:

Honda Recalls 65,000 SUVs For Screens That May Go Black

Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Issues

Volvo Recalls 40,000 EVs For Fire Risk  

Nissan Recalls 642,000 Rogue SUVs For Major Engine Issues

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