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Official recall campaigns
Affected model years: 2024, 2025
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Official action: Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Official action: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Official action: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Affected model years: 2025
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.
Affected model years: 2022
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
Affected model years: 2025
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Official action: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Official action: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Affected model years: 2023, 2024
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Affected model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Official action: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Official action: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Affected model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Official action: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Official action: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Official action: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Affected model years: 2020
Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V922.
Affected model years: 2015, 2016
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Affected model years: 2025
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Affected model years: 2025, 2026
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Official action: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
Affected model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Official action: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Affected model years: 2025
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Affected model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Affected model years: 2026
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action: The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.
Affected model years: 2017
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Consumer reports — allegations
| Model year | Complaints | Crash flags | Fire flags | Injuries / deaths reported | Most common components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2); ENGINE (2); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1) |
| 2025 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6); ENGINE (5); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5) |
| 2024 | 135 | 6 | 0 | 8 / 2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24); LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION (16); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (16) |
| 2023 | 110 | 4 | 1 | 0 / 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (29); POWER TRAIN (17); ENGINE (13) |
| 2022 | 220 | 3 | 5 | 6 / 0 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (43); ENGINE (26); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (23) |
| 2021 | 288 | 3 | 7 | 1 / 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER (37); ENGINE (35); POWER TRAIN (35) |
| 2020 | 862 | 10 | 3 | 7 / 0 | POWER TRAIN (143); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (120); ENGINE (85) |
| 2019 | 440 | 10 | 2 | 6 / 0 | ENGINE (211); POWER TRAIN (69); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (58) |
| 2018 | 1,140 | 9 | 2 | 13 / 0 | ENGINE (656); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (185); POWER TRAIN (113) |
| 2017 | 1,421 | 6 | 2 | 3 / 0 | ENGINE (788); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (286); POWER TRAIN (130) |
| 2016 | 561 | 10 | 0 | 2 / 0 | BACK OVER PREVENTION (190); ENGINE (78); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (69) |
| 2015 | 451 | 10 | 3 | 9 / 0 | BACK OVER PREVENTION (130); ENGINE (73); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (67) |
| 2014 | 362 | 12 | 15 | 9 / 3 | ENGINE (99); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (53); POWER TRAIN (45) |
| 2013 | 246 | 4 | 14 | 3 / 0 | ENGINE (72); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (38); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (27) |
| 2012 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 2 / 0 | STEERING (23); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3); SUSPENSION (3) |
| 2011 | 82 | 2 | 2 | 0 / 0 | STEERING (47); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7); SUSPENSION (5) |
| 2010 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 0 / 0 | STEERING (31); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (7); POWER TRAIN (6) |
| 2009 | 63 | 5 | 0 | 2 / 0 | STEERING (38); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4); ENGINE (3) |
| 2008 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 2 / 0 | STEERING (36); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8); POWER TRAIN (5) |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2); POWER TRAIN (2); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1) |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 / 0 | STEERING (2); AIR BAGS (1); ENGINE (1) |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER (1); SERVICE BRAKES (1) |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1) |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 / 0 | AIR BAGS (1); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1); ENGINE (1) |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION (1); SERVICE BRAKES (1) |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | AIR BAGS (1); SEAT BELTS (1) |
NHTSA says complaints are consumer reports. RecallRecall excludes narratives, VINs, names, contact details and locations. A crash, fire, injury or death flag is reported information, not an independently verified causal finding.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether Healey Brothers Ford, LLC of Beacon, New York, has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and in turn that a dealer not deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates this dealer delivered at least one new vehicle to a first purchaser without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.
On September 23, 2020, Ford Motor Company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 CFR Part 573 (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-575), recalling 620,246 Model Year (MY) 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles for a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111, Rear Visibility. Ford's recall described the noncompliance as insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board (PCB) internal to the camera leading to intermittent rearview camera operation. The supplier of the cameras was Magna Electronics.According to Ford's chronology in the Part 573, during the period February-April 2020, Ford identified and monitored warranty claims pertaining to intermittent or inoperative rearview cameras. Ford reviewed supplier product changes, focusing on changes introduced by the supplier in the October-November 2019 time frame. The Part 573 stated that the issue was brought to Ford's Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) for review on May 12, 2020.On July 7, 2020, NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC) informed the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a trend of MY 2020 Escape vehicles with rearview camera malfunctions. ODI contacted Ford the next day, providing five Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging inoperative rearview cameras. On July 15, 2020, Ford met with NHTSA to discuss the rearview camera issue. In a subsequent August 24, 2020 meeting, ODI and NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) met with Ford to discuss the recall status and additional VOQs. Ford presented rate and scope data for many of its MY 2020 products during the August 2020 meeting indicating high failure rates for certain models.This RQ is being opened to investigate both the timeliness and scope of Ford's rearview camera recall (20V-575), and Ford's compliance with reporting requirements.The subject reports referenced in the opening resume are identified by the following ODI reference numbers which can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov: 11349813, 11344126, 11342696, 11341486, 11340254, 11337274, 11331444, 11330875, 11329235, 11316960, 11343521, 11341884, 11337226, 11344018, and 11339573.