https://carrecalltracker.com/ford/NHTSA vehicle safety recalls explained in plain English. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v547000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v547000/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ground wires in the engine bay of some 2024-2026 Mustangs can crack where they connect. These connections complete the electrical circuits for several systems, so a break can shut down the engine's power while you drive, or stop the headlights, windshield washer, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan from working. Ford has told owners about the risk, but the parts to fix it are not ready yet; repair letters are expected around March 2027, and the work is free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v568000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v568000/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Marathon Industries is recalling a single 2025 Ford F-650 SD work truck. The pins that hold the liftgate platform in place can break. If they do, the platform can drop without warning, and anyone standing near it or loading cargo could be hurt. Marathon will work with the equipment supplier to check the platform bushings and hydraulic parts and install new deck pins, free of charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v470000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v470000/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000On these SUVs, the driver's seat can tip backward on its own when nobody is sitting in it — for example, after you unlock or start the vehicle remotely. If someone is riding or sitting in the second row behind that seat, the seat back can move into them and pin them against their own seat. Until replacement parts are ready, the dealer will switch off the seat feature that causes it, then replace the seat motor later. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v468000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v468000/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000The bundle of electrical wiring in your Bronco's engine compartment can get damaged. Damaged wiring can short out, and a short circuit creates heat or sparks under the hood, which can start a fire. Ford dealers will wrap protective sheathing around the wiring so it cannot rub through, at no cost to you. Ford is handling this in three groups by model, so your letter may come later than another Bronco owner's letter. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v451000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v451000/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000This is a wider version of an earlier recall and covers more model years. The button for the second-row outside easy-entry seats can stick or jam, so the seat may unlatch, tip, or slide when you do not expect it. A seat that moves on its own may not hold a passenger properly in a crash. Dealers will check the switch and replace the plastic ring around it if needed, free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v448000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v448000/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000The covers over the roof rails — the trim strips running along the top of your Explorer — may work loose and fly off while you are driving. A piece coming off at speed can land in the road and become a hazard for you and the drivers behind you. Ford will check the covers and fix or replace the clips, push-pins, or the covers themselves. The parts for the repair are not expected to be ready until January 2027. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v418000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v418000/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000In cold weather, the windshield wipers on these Mustangs may run only on their fastest setting, and the washer that sprays fluid on the glass may not work right. That means you can't slow the wipers down for light rain or snow, and you may not be able to clear away salt, slush or grime. The problem traces back to the wiper motor. A dealer will check it and replace it if needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v402000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v402000/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000The part inside the automatic transmission that locks the wheels when you shift into Park can catch while the vehicle is still moving. That can damage the parking system, so the vehicle may not stay put after you park it and could roll on its own. Ford will update the transmission computer software and inspect and replace any damaged parts. The fix is not ready yet; Ford expects it around April 2027 and will mail a second letter then. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v403000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v403000/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000The fender flares are the plastic trim pieces that arch over each wheel. On these Broncos they may not be fastened properly and can come off while you are driving. A flare that falls onto the road becomes an obstacle for the vehicles behind you, and swerving to avoid it can cause a crash. A dealer will look at the flares and either re-secure them or put on new ones at no charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v376000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v376000/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000These cars had earlier recall work done incorrectly. The clutch, the part that connects the engine to the transmission, can crack apart. When it breaks it can damage the transmission and let transmission fluid leak out. If that fluid drips onto a hot engine or exhaust part, it can catch fire. Ford has mailed warning letters, but the full repair is not ready yet and a second letter will come when it is. Dealers will update software and replace the clutch if needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v368000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v368000/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000The shiny chrome coating on the center console between the front seats can bubble up and flake off. Where it peels, it can leave sharp edges right where an arm, hand or leg rests. Anyone in the vehicle could get cut or scraped by them. Ford has already mailed an early letter warning owners, but the parts for the actual repair are not ready; they are expected around January 2027, when a second letter goes out. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v373000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v373000/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Your truck's daytime running lights are supposed to dim down to a low parking-light brightness when you turn the headlight switch from Autolamps to Headlamps On. On these trucks they stay fully bright instead. These trucks were already in for an earlier recall repair, but that fix was not done correctly, so the problem is still there. Lights that stay too bright can shine into the eyes of other drivers and make it harder for them to see. A dealer reloads the correct software. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v369000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v369000/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000These Focus cars were repaired once before under an older recall, but that earlier fix was done incorrectly. A valve in the system that handles fuel vapors can malfunction, and when it does the engine can shut off on its own while you are driving. Losing the engine in traffic means losing power, and steering the car to the side of the road becomes much harder. The dealer will load corrected engine computer software, which fixes the problem. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v371000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v371000/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Certain 2024 Explorers with the 2.3-liter engine can have their main engine computer restart by itself while you are driving. That unexpected reset can damage the parking mechanism inside the transmission. If it breaks, the vehicle may not actually lock into "Park" when you shift there, and it can roll away on its own after you get out. A dealer will inspect the parking parts and replace anything damaged. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v375000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v375000/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000On some 2018 F-150s, moving the shift lever quickly from Park to Drive can confuse the truck. The gear display on the dashboard can go blank, and for a moment the truck may actually be in a different gear than you chose, such as Reverse or Neutral instead of Drive. If that happens the truck could move the opposite way from what you expect, which is dangerous in a driveway, a parking spot, or a garage. The dealer updates the truck's powertrain computer software. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v372000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v372000/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000When you start the vehicle, the main display behind the steering wheel — the one showing your speed and warning lights — may come up completely blank. These vehicles had an earlier recall repair for this, but it was not done correctly, so the problem can still happen. With a blank display you cannot see how fast you are going or whether any safety warning lights have come on. A dealer will reload the correct software into that display unit at no cost. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v344000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v344000/Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000The seat belt for the driver's seat, the front passenger seat, or both can lock up on its own. When that happens, the belt will not pull out and will not pull back in, so it cannot be worn properly across the person in the seat. A belt stuck like that may not hold someone in place in a crash. Dealers will inspect the belt retractors and replace any bad ones, free of charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v343000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v343000/Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000Certain 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, Ranger and Bronco vehicles may have an engine that fails. If that happens, the vehicle suddenly loses drive power while you are moving, which can leave you unable to keep up with traffic or get out of the way. Ford has already mailed letters warning owners about the danger, but the repair — replacing the main part of the engine — is not ready yet. Ford expects it around November 2026, free of charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v340000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v340000/Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000A part called the lower control arm connects the front wheel to the vehicle and helps hold it in place. On these vehicles, the ball joint at the end of that arm may have been installed or repaired incorrectly at the factory, so the control arm can come apart from the front wheel. If that happens while you are driving, you can lose control of the vehicle. Ford says do not drive these vehicles until they have been fixed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v299000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v299000/Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000The molded-in-color hardtop roofs on these 3-door and 5-door Broncos were not built correctly, so sections of the outer roof panel can separate and fly off the vehicle while you are driving. A piece of roof landing in the road is dangerous for drivers behind you. Ford has already mailed warning letters, but the parts needed for the repair are not expected until around November 2026. When they arrive, dealers will inspect the hardtop and replace it free of charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v268000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v268000/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000A bolt holds the pivot that raises and lowers your front seat. On some 2024-2026 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles, that bolt may be loose or may have slipped out of place. If it has, the seat may not hold you properly in a crash, and you could be hurt worse than you otherwise would be. Dealers will look at the pivot links and bolts on the front seats and replace them if needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v235000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v235000/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000The front wheel hub on these vehicles may have left the factory without the large spindle nut and cotter pin that hold the wheel assembly onto its spindle. Without that nut, the hub can shift out of position and damage the brake system, and in the worst case a front wheel can come off while you are driving, leaving you unable to control the vehicle. A dealer will inspect the front axle and install the missing spindle nut and cotter pin if they are not there. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v236000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v236000/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ford is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. Where the transmission meets the transfer case, the gearbox that sends power to the wheels, the two parts may be lined up wrong because an earlier repair was done incorrectly. The grooved teeth that connect them can wear down over time. If they wear enough, the Bronco can lose drive power or roll away on its own. Dealers will inspect the joint and replace parts as needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v204000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v204000/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000The metal arms that hold the windshield wipers can break. If an arm breaks, that wiper stops sweeping the glass. In heavy rain or snow you could suddenly be left with little or no clear view through the windshield while you are driving. A dealer will inspect the wiper arms and replace them if needed, free of charge. Ford mailed owner letters in August 2026, and you can look up your VIN online now. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v165000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v165000/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000A computer module that handles the camera images can restart itself over and over without warning. When it does, you lose the backup camera picture on your screen, along with driver-assist features: the pre-collision system, lane-keeping help, and blind-spot monitoring. Those features may not be working when you expect them, which makes it harder to spot a hazard around you. The fix is a free software update, done either at the dealer or sent to the vehicle over the air. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v158000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v158000/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000These heavy-duty Ford trucks were repaired under an earlier recall, but that fix was not done correctly. Deposits from biodiesel fuel can build up on moving parts inside the high-pressure fuel pump and cause the pump to fail. If that happens, the truck can lose engine power while you are driving. Dealers will update the engine computer software for free. Your truck needs this even though the earlier recall work was already done. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v155000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v155000/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000On these Ford F-53 and F-59 commercial chassis, the brake lights at the back can stay lit even when the driver's foot is off the brake pedal. Drivers behind you then have no way to tell when you are actually slowing or stopping, which can lead to a rear-end crash. Federal lighting rules do not allow this. A dealer will check the brake pedal and fix the push rod on the brake booster if needed, at no charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v159000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v159000/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000The bolts that hold the bottom end of the second-row outside seat belts to the vehicle may not have been fastened properly. A seat belt held by a loose bolt may not keep a passenger in place during a crash, so the belt may not protect them the way it should. Dealers will inspect those lower anchor bolts on both outer second-row seats and repair or replace them as needed, at no charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v123000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v123000/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000When you shift into reverse, the picture from the backup camera can show up flipped or upside down on the center screen. A reversed image makes it hard to tell what is actually behind you and which way to steer, so you could back into a person or an object. It is a software problem, and the dealer will load the correct software into the screen system at no cost. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v119000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v119000/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000The driveshaft is the spinning steel tube that carries power from the engine and transmission back to the rear wheels. On these trucks, a welded joint in that shaft may not have been made properly and can fail. If it does, the rear driveshaft can come apart and the truck suddenly stops pulling, even though the engine is still running. Dealers will check the serial number stamped on your driveshaft and install a new one if yours is one of the bad ones. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v122000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v122000/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000A valve that routes some exhaust back into the engine can fail. When it does, the vehicle can suddenly lose the power that drives the wheels while you are on the road. That can leave you slowing down or coasting in traffic with other cars around you, with little warning. Dealers will replace the valve at no charge. Notification letters went out and you can look your vehicle up by VIN now. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v124000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v124000/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000On these Broncos and Edges, a computer module behind the dashboard screen can get too hot and shut itself down. When that happens, the backup camera picture may not show up on the screen when you shift into reverse. Without that view, you cannot see what is directly behind the vehicle. The fix is new software for that module, which a dealer can install or which may arrive automatically as an over-the-air update to your vehicle. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v117000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v117000/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000The motor that drives the windshield wipers can fail, so the wipers may not work the way they should or may stop working at all. If that happens during rain or snow, you can lose your clear view of the road. Ford has already mailed a letter warning owners about the risk, but the final fix is not ready yet; it is expected in October 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the motor free of charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v118000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v118000/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000These Ford vans have an alarm that beeps outside the vehicle whenever it is shifted into reverse, so people behind you know you are backing up. A plug in the wiring for that alarm can work loose and come apart. When that happens the alarm goes quiet, and pedestrians or other drivers behind the van get no warning that it is moving toward them. Dealers will replace the connector on the frame wiring harness at no charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v121000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v121000/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000These Explorers have headlights that swivel to follow the road as you steer through a curve. Because of a software error, the passenger-side headlight can turn the wrong direction, pointing away from where the road is going. A beam aimed that way can shine into the eyes of oncoming drivers and people nearby, making it harder for them to see what is in front of them. The fix is a software update, done at a dealer or sent to the vehicle wirelessly. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v104000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v104000/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000These Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs have a built-in trailer brake controller. On the affected vehicles, that controller can stop communicating with the rest of the vehicle while you are towing. When that happens, the trailer's brake lights and turn signals can go dark, and the trailer's brakes may stop working. That makes the trailer harder to control and makes it harder for drivers behind you to see when you are braking or turning. A free software update fixes it. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v101000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v101000/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000The rear suspension on these Explorers uses a metal arm called a toe link that holds the rear wheel pointed straight. On these vehicles that arm can crack and fracture. If it breaks, the rear wheel can suddenly swing out of position and you can lose control of the steering with no warning beforehand. Dealers replace the toe links at no cost. This recall is a larger version of an earlier Ford recall, 21V537. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v091000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v091000/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000A defect in one or more cells inside the large high-voltage battery can cause a short circuit and make the battery fail. If that happens while you are driving, the car can lose power to the wheels, and there is also a risk of fire. Ford's fix is a software update for the two computers that manage the battery and the hybrid system. Until it is done, Ford says to drive only in "Auto EV" mode and to limit how much you charge the battery. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v025000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v025000/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000On certain 2025 Ford F-53 and F-59 chassis vehicles, the switch behind the brake pedal was not installed correctly. Because of that, the brake lights at the back can come on when you are not braking, or stay off when you press the pedal, so drivers behind you get no warning that you are slowing down. The same switch also lets the vehicle be shifted out of park without the brake pedal pressed, so it could roll away. A dealer will replace the switch. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v012000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v012000/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000These vehicles came with an engine block heater, the cord-and-plug heater that warms the engine in cold weather. The heater can crack and leak coolant onto its electrical parts. When you plug it in, that leak can cause an electrical short circuit, and a short circuit can lead to a fire. Ford says do not plug in the block heater until the vehicle is repaired. A dealer will replace the heater at no charge to you.