For Ford, 2025 will go down in history as the year of recalls. The problem is that 2024 was also known as the year of recalls, just as 2023 was. In fact, the company consistently breaks its own records.
Ford has issued approximately 135 recalls since January 1, 2025
The fact that newer models are affected remains concerning
The company has promised to improve the quality of its vehicles
As of November, the American manufacturer has already issued approximately 135 recall campaigns this year alone. The previous mark was held by General Motors in 2014, with 77 campaigns.
It’s embarrassing. The company has promised greater transparency. Fine. It has also promised better build quality. Time will tell, but the fact that very recent models are still experiencing manufacturing issues is concerning.
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Earlier this week, the company launched seven new recalls. Here’s a partial list.
First Recall: 2017 to 2019 Ford Flex
On specific models from the mentioned years, exterior trim pieces attached to the B-pillar (located between the front and rear doors) may have been improperly secured. If this is the case, they can detach from the vehicle and fall onto the road while it is in motion. If this occurs, it poses a danger to other road users, of course.
Given the model years affected, one can assume that the problem may have manifested itself or that signs of wear are apparent. Owners should be vigilant.
Ford FlexThe American NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the equivalent of Transport Canada, reports that 64,938 units are affected. In Canada, Ford recalls 6,040 models.
The company will notify owners starting December 8. They are reportedly still working to find a solution.
Second Recall: Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer (2025 and 2026)
Here, we’re talking about windshields that were not installed correctly. In fact, it’s the laminated layer that is problematic, allowing air bubbles to form in the windshield and reducing visibility for the driver.
When you think you’ve heard it all….
The NHTSA indicates that 56,841 models are affected. In Canada, 3,044 units are recalled.
2025 Lincoln AviatorFord will inform owners starting November 7. A dealership visit will result in an inspection of the windshield and its replacement, if necessary.
Third Recall: 2022 and 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
In this third case, a repair must be performed for the second time on the rear light bar, as the initial campaign addressing the problem did not have the desired effect. In fact, cracks can occur within said bar, which can lead to water infiltration. If this happens, the reverse lights may flicker or fail to illuminate. Only the Platinum and Lariat variants are affected.
2022 Ford F-150 LightningThe NHTSA reports 14,843 models, while Transport Canada identifies 4,241 units in our country.
Owners will once again be invited to the service center for an inspection and repair if the problem manifests itself.
Fourth Recall: Ford Expedition (2021 and 2022), F-150 (2021 to 2023), 2022 Ford Super Duty (F-250 to F-450), Lincoln Navigator (2021 and 2022)
Finally, for this fourth campaign, we’re once again talking about a part that can detach from a vehicle, namely the sunroof deflector, which may have been improperly installed. Again, if this occurs, it can pose a danger to other road users.
The NHTSA has identified 174,853 models requiring repair, while in Canada, 23,437 vehicles are affected.
2022 Lincoln NavigatorThe procedure for owners will be the same: a dealership visit, an inspection, and a repair if necessary.
We’ll spare you the details regarding the three other recalls, but it’s worth mentioning that in Canada, 10,978 Broncos from 2021 to 2023 are affected. The problem: improperly manufactured bolts at the front seats. These could detach and cause the seat to move in the event of an accident. In the United States, 163,256 models are affected.
Nothing reassuring.
The two other campaigns target the Econoline van (heating and defrosting system), as well as several vehicles that received a remanufactured transmission during a repair. The latter could have difficulty maintaining the vehicle in the Park position.
