Ford recalls and safety
1,756 recalls since 1966 · 293,175 owner complaints since 1995
1,756
vehicle recalls since 1966
1,756
vehicle recalls since 1966
Ford has had 1,756 vehicle recalls since 1966, covering 226.8 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 135 recalls for 12.6 million vehicles, up 125.0% from 2024. The Ford F-150 has the most recalls (169). Owners filed 13,096 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
135
+125.0% vs 2024
2026 so far
74
14.1M units
All recalls
1,756
Since 1966
Units affected
226.8M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
22
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
13K
-15.5% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Ford vehicle recalls each year since 1966, and the vehicles they covered
Ford models
421 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 | 169 | 53.1M | 37,976 | - |
| Explorer | 142 | 37.5M | 34,697 | ★ 2012-2025 |
| Mustang | 105 | 34.1M | 9,249 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Ranger | 102 | 35.6M | 8,500 | ★ 2011-2020 |
| E-350 | 101 | 11.2M | 1,076 | - |
| Escape | 95 | 23.3M | 27,443 | ★ 2011-2024 |
| F-450 SD | 87 | 30.1M | 462 | - |
| Bronco | 83 | 27.7M | 1,661 | ★ 2021-2024 |
| F-350 SD | 78 | 21.5M | 3,641 | - |
| Expedition | 77 | 27.5M | 9,372 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| F250 | 73 | 16.1M | 400 | - |
| E-250 | 73 | 10.7M | 306 | - |
| F-550 SD | 71 | 24.8M | 465 | - |
| Taurus | 69 | 20.9M | 18,206 | ★ 2011-2019 |
| F-250 SD | 68 | 21.7M | 6,528 | - |
| Transit | 65 | 4.66M | 787 | ★ 2015-2020 |
| F350 | 62 | 16.1M | 144 | - |
| Econoline | 58 | 8.39M | 914 | - |
| Maverick | 55 | 8.20M | 334 | ★ 2022-2026 |
| F-250 | 54 | 30.0M | 4,269 | ★ 2011 |
| F-350 | 50 | 21.2M | 2,860 | - |
| Thunderbird | 50 | 16.5M | 2,373 | - |
| E-450 | 50 | 10.3M | 418 | - |
| E-150 | 48 | 10.8M | 967 | ★ 2012-2014 |
| Crown Victoria | 47 | 20.7M | 3,105 | ★ 2011 |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 421. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Ford recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Ford recalls by component
- Fuel system, gasoline167 · 19.9M units
- Power train160 · 36.9M units
- Electrical system129 · 19.7M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic122 · 9.99M units
- Equipment adaptive/mobility100 · 12K units
- Steering100 · 7.35M units
- Seat belts86 · 15.2M units
- Equipment82 · 3.66M units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Ford owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
13,096 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Power train52,203
- Electrical system33,878
- Steering29,907
- Engine29,525
- Engine and engine cooling26,067
- Vehicle speed control20,275
- Structure20,024
- Complaints
- 293,175
- Crashes reported
- 14,030
- Fires reported
- 9,935
- People injured
- 13,608
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Ford recalls
The newest of 1,756. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
Related pages
Questions and answers
How many recalls did Ford have in 2025?
135 Ford vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 12.6 million vehicles, compared with 60 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 74 so far.
Which Ford models have the most recalls?
The F-150 (169), the Explorer (142) and the Mustang (105) have the most recalls since 1966. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Ford recall problem?
Fuel system, gasoline: 167 of the 1,756 Ford recalls, followed by power train (160).
What do Ford owners complain about most?
Power train, named in 52,203 of the 293,175 safety complaints Ford owners filed since 1995, then electrical system (33,878). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Ford?
Yes: 22 Ford recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from May 27, 2026: Ford Bronco Sport, Maverick (2021-2026): Suspension.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.