5 of the biggest Ford recalls in 2025
We reported last month that Ford Motor Co. is the most-recalled consumer car brand so far in 2025. With another big recall just announced last week, we figured we’d do a quick recap of the five biggest Ford recalls we’ve seen so far in 2025. And, in case you’re counting, the automaker had issued 84 recalls by the end of June.
So, here are the biggest recalls from smallest to largest.
200k: Back-seat passengers could be trapped
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Photo credit: Jill Ciminillo
At the beginning of July, Ford recalled 197,432 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEVs because the electronic door latches could remain locked if there is a low battery charge. That means if front passengers exit the vehicle using the mechanical emergency release and shut the door before helping children exit the rear seats, they could become trapped if they can’t reach the emergency release latch in the rear. This recall applies to 2021 to 2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles.
The fix: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 197,432
300k: Second-row seats could move unexpectedly
2025 Ford Explorer. Photo credit: Jill Ciminillo
In June, Ford recalled 304,662 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer models because the switch for the easy-entry second row out seats could stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding or sliding unexpectedly while driving. Thus, in a crash, these middle-row passengers might not be properly restrained. This recall applies to 2020 to 2025 Aviators and Explorers.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch and replace the bezel around it as necessary.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V393000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 304,662
700k: Cracked fuel injector causes fire risk
2022 Ford Bronco Sport. Photo credit: Eric Trytko
The most recent recall at the time of this writing is for 694,271 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs equipped with the 1.5-liter engines that could have a cracked fuel injector. If the fuel injector is cracked, it could leak fuel inside the engine compartment, and that never ends well. As the recall notice states: “A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of fire.” This recall affects 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sports and 2020 to 2022 Escapes.
The fix: There isn’t one yet. But as an interim measure, dealers will update the engine control software.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 694,271
850k: Low pressure fuel pump may fail, causing an engine stall
2022 Lincoln Navigator. Photo credit: Lincoln Motor Co.
This one is a doozy because it covers a lot of vehicles, and it’s due to a supplier issue. The recall affects 850,318 Ford Broncos, F-Series trucks, Expeditions, Explorers, Lincoln Aviators and Navigators. We have a full article chronicling this one, and you’ll want to check it out if you own one of these vehicles because if the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine could stall while driving. And has the recall notification sates: “An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.” This recall specifically affects 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.
The fix: There isn’t one. There isn’t even an interim remedy. So, stay tuned for details on this one.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 850,318
1M: Rearview camera image may not display
2024 Ford Ranger. Photo credit: Ford Motor Co.
Back in 2018, backup cameras became federally mandated in the U.S. The goal, prevent back-over accidents, particularly those involving children. So, a modern vehicle that has a broken back-up camera does not comply with federal law. The sheer number of vehicles affected by this recall, 1,075,299, is dizzying. And the fact that it seems to cover nearly every model Ford produces makes it a humdinger of a recall. Ford says this recall is due to a software error that may cause the rear camera image to delay, freeze or not display. Affected vehicles include: 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600; 2022-2024 Expedition; 2022-2025 Transit; 2021-2023 Mach-E; 2024 Ranger and Mustang; 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus; 2022-2024 Navigator; and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles.
The fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,075,299
Our take on the biggest Ford recalls in 2025
An iPhone attached to a camera at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant checking for quality issues as vehicles move across the line. Photo credit: Jill Ciminillo
Ford definitely has a quality issue on its hands, and as we mentioned in our article last month, the automaker is working on it. In addition to bonuses tied to quality improvements and AI quality checks, Ford has also rolled out an enhanced software validation at dealerships to ensure the most-current software is installed on a vehicle, which in turn should make software-related recall repairs easier to manage.
But when hit after hit keeps coming, when do consumers start talking with their wallets and move to a different brand? Clearly we haven’t reached a tipping point yet, because as Ford itself reports: Q2 sales are up 14.2%. While other brands like GM and Stellantis are reporting huge losses, Ford is painting a much rosier picture. Stay tuned to see how this plays out the rest of the year.
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