Pretty much anyone who’s been paying attention to automotive-related news over the past few years is already well aware of the fact that Ford has issued more recalls than any other manufacturer for quite some time now, and that trend has only accelerated halfway into 2025. In fact, as Ford Authority recently reported, The Blue Oval held a commanding lead in regard to how many recalls it had issued near the conclusion of June – 82 of them, versus 19 for the second-place RV maker Forest River. Turns out, that same figure is also a new record.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Ford ultimately doled out 88 recalls in the first half of 2025, which is the most recalls ever issued by an automotive manufacturer – and we aren’t just talking about in six months, but rather, an entire calendar year. However, there are some caveats to that mesmerizing figure – nine of those recalls are expansions of previously-issued recalls, while another 33 have been issued as part of an ongoing audit.
Turns out, a number of recalls that require software updates applied by dealerships weren’t completed correctly, which prompted Ford to make some changes to its processes and issue followup recalls. As part of its consent order and agreement with the NHTSA, Ford is required to review every recall issued over the last three years (dating back to November 2021) to ensure they’ve been properly handled and to issue a new recall if necessary, too.
In any event, Ford is quick to note that its initial quality has improved as of late, and it expects that the changes it has made will result in fewer recalls moving forward. “The increase in recalls reflects our intensive strategy to quickly find and fix any hardware and software issues and go the extra mile to protect customers,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s chief operating officer. “We believe this approach will lead to systemic and lasting positive change and help us reach world-class levels for quality, safety and customer satisfaction.”
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They have been “expecting” to improve for like 7 years now.
So what are the other Manufacturers not telling you? Obviously they aren’t being as truthful as Ford Motor Company.
So all the other manufacturers are bribing the NHTSA?
Or perhaps the other manufacturers are just making a product with better quality! It would not take much to do. Even without trying!
I guess the old slogan is history. Quality is Job 1!
You have to go back further,
to the 1970’s.
Found On Road Dead!
F**k On Raw Deal!!
Fix Or Repair Daily!
It’s a shame!
Not one single manager, and up the chain should receive a bonus for 2025!
No one on the board, not even Farley!!!
But sadly they all will!
Sadly it’s been history for a long time!
We’re # 1 !!
But, we smell like #2….
2010, Ford committed to improving vehicle quality as part of its broader “One Ford” plan.
Starting to sound like election promises
After the uaw strike against Ford, this is the result.
There’s no caveats if you didn’t fix the problem correctly the first time and you have to recall it again that’s still a recall. 88 recalls in six months is or should be humiliating how is any of Fords to brass still have their jobs.
“…expect things to improve…”
Hmm, I heard that last year from Mr. Farley.
Not a record any car manufacturer would want to hold. I guess the consent decree from the USG didn’t help either.
And my Ford Bronco’s infotainment screen went black this morning for 20 minutes. Probably no recall and they will say not covered by the worthless extended warranty I paid $4k for. No quality built in there.
No more POS Ford’s for us.
It would be interesting to compare recall costs as well as numbers. Anyway, maybe Farley should go. To long, too many.
Farley has been there long enough that he has no excuse for not making major corrections to improve quality. I remember Alan Mulally saying Farley was Ford’s secret weapon. I wonder if he still thinks that.
This is what DEI does.
Sounds like a record to be proud of
Don’t blow it in the first place and you won’t have to recall it quickly or slowly! Your quality or lack of it is sickening.