Since the start of June, Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 2.5 million cars, trucks and SUVs for various problems. The severity of issues ranges from a simple fix to owners being warned to park outside, to some owners being told it will be months before a fix is ready.
All-in-all, seven total recalls have been issued since the start of June with four being announced already in July. Here is a breakdown of which vehicles are involved, how many are being recalled and the cause of each recall.
Ford issues do-not-drive warning for 4,600 vehicles, recalls another 420,000 over seatbelt issue
A pair of issues announced in early June kicked off the run of recalls, impacting 4,600 Ford Bronco and Maverick models and more than 420,000 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators.
The first recall impacts certain 2021 through 2026 Bronco Sport and 2022 through 2026 Maverick vehicles. An issue with the front lower control arm ball joints may increase the risk of a crash. The concern is so serious that Ford issued a do-not-drive order until the vehicles can be repaired.
To correct the issue, dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary at no cost to the owner.
The second recall involves certain 2018 through 2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. In this case, a problem may cause the seatbelts to lock inadvertently, preventing them from retracting or extending. In case of a crash, a seatbelt that cannot retract or extend can cause injuries to passengers.
Impacted owners will be notified via letter. Owners will be able to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have both front seat belt retractors inspected and replaced at no cost.
Ford recalls 741,000 trucks and SUVs because they may not remain parked
In late June, Ford announced a recall of 741,195 trucks and SUVs because of rollaway concerns triggered by a transmission issue. Ford is aware of 24 allegations of property damage and 9 alleged injuries related to this issue.
The recall applies to the following makes and models:
- Ford Expedition — model years 2018-2021
- Ford Explorer — model years 2020-2021
- Ford F-150 pickup trucks — model years 2020-2021
- Lincoln Aviator — model years 2020-2021
- Lincoln Navigator — model years 2018-2021
According to Ford, the problem is caused by the transmission park pawl, which may engage while the vehicle is in motion, causing damage to the vehicle’s park system. When that system is damaged, it can impact the ability of the transmission park feature to hold the vehicle if the parking brake is not applied.
However, a fix for the issue is still being developed and is not expected to be ready for customers until the second quarter of 2027. Affected owners will begin being notified of the issue via letter on Aug. 3, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is ready.
Latest recall means owners of $328,000 sports car may be stuck at home when it rains
Around a week later, Ford recalled 67,842 Mustangs, including 289 of the high-end Mustang GTD. This recall was caused by a problem with the windshield wiper system that can fail in cold conditions.
Ford is aware of 35 warranty claims related to the problem, but no injuries or crashes have been reported. To correct the issue, Ford will have owners bring their vehicles in for inspections. If the wiper motors fail the inspection, they will be replaced with new motors containing a semiconductor chip that has been properly configured.
However, that fix is not expected to be ready until “late March 2027,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While Ford did not issue a do-not-drive warning because of the problem, owners whose wipers don’t work should not drive in rainy or snowy conditions. That means some owners possibly will not be able to drive safely in the rain for more than nine months.
Top automaker announces separate recalls impacting more than 675K SUVs combined
Last week, Ford confirmed a pair of recalls impacting an estimated 675,000 SUVs. The first recall impacts an estimated 288,314 Ford Explorers from the 2016-2019 model years.
The issue involves the vehicle’s roof rail covers, which can loosen and detach from the vehicle, sending the cover flying while the vehicle is in motion. If that happens, it can create a road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Affected owners will begin being notified of the recall via letter starting Aug. 24. The fix for the issue is expected to be ready in late September.
The second recall involves a combined 387,911 SUVs from the 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2026 Ford Explorer model years. A problem with the switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick. In turn, the seats may no longer be stable and can shift even when the vehicle is in motion. In the event of a crash, the instability may increase the risk of injury.
Ford is aware of 14 total reports of unintended second-row seat movement while driving caused by a stuck button.
To correct this issue, dealerships will install a newly designed easy entry switch bezel and housing element. That fix is not expected to be ready until January 2027. Affected owners will be notified of the recall via letter starting on July 27.
Major automaker announces another massive recall, this time for 565,000 SUVs
This week, Ford announced a recall of 565,691 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs because of a defect that increases the risk of a fire. Affected vehicles may have engine compartment wiring harness damage, which can create a short circuit, which can cause a fire.
As of July 13, 2026, Ford is aware of two warranty reports, three field reports, one Customer Service Report, four Vehicle Owner Questionnaires, and 10 legal claims, related to the issue. No injuries or accidents have been caused by the problem, according to Ford.
Ford did not recommend that owners of affected vehicles stop driving the SUVs or park them outside. A fix for the issue is expected to be ready in late August 2026.
For more information on these recalls or to check if your vehicle has been recalled, visit the NHTSA website.
