Several recalls were issued in 2024 for Ford Motor Company vehicles.
The recall report data is from Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 27, 2024. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compiles data from the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls by automobile manufacturers.
USA TODAY reached out to Ford for comment.
“We’re constantly working to improve vehicle quality and deliver the best experience for our customers. Voluntary recalls are one way we protect customers from known safety problems,” Maria Buczkowski, a spokesperson for Ford, said in a statement. “We have more work to do, but compared with 2023, about 22% fewer recall notifications were sent to Ford customers compared to 2024, and the number is down by 45% from 2022.”
USA TODAY’s automotive recall database tracks car recalls by the manufacturer. The recalls that are posted on the webpage are from the NHTSA’s database. In addition, the NHTSA website allows you to find car recalls by a vehicle’s identification number or VIN.
Here is a list of notable Ford vehicle recalls by month in 2024.
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Ford recalls of 2024
Jan. 19: Recall for exterior A-pillar trim
Ford recalled certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles because the A-pillar trim retention clips may not properly engage which will cause the trim to detach, according to the NHTSA report. The report said a detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard. This increases the risk of a crash.
Potential number of units affected: 1,889,110
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Feb 23: Recall for instrument panel issue
Ford Maverick Hybrid recall for an instrument panel issue.
Ford recalled 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid pickups because the instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash, the NHTSA report said.
Potential number of units affected: 62,813
March 8: Recall for child safety lock malfunction
Ford Bronco recall for a child safety lock malfunction.
Ford recalled 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The motor company said the left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety has been shifted to on, according to a report from the NHTSA. This malfunction can enable the affected rear door to be opened without warning. This can lead to an increased risk of injury, the report said.
Potential number of units affected: 9,847
April 12: Recall over loss of drive power from low battery
Ford recalled certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. In the NHTSA report, the company said the body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery. When a vehicle has an undetected low battery charge, it can result in a loss of hazard lights or cause a loss of drive power, the report said. As a result, it will increase the risk of a crash.
Potential number of units affected: 456,565
May 24: Recall for distorted rearview camera image
Ford recalled certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. In the NHTSA report, the accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle. As a result, this can cause the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted, the report said. If a driver has a flickering or distorted rearview camera image, it can reduce the driver’s rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Potential number of units affected: 109,283
June 3: Recall for clutch pressure line not secured properly
Ford recalled certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. In the NHTSA report, the motor company said the clutch pressure line may not be properly secured and may come into contact with hot exhaust components. This can result in the melting of the clutch pressure line which can lead to a brake fluid leak, the report said. A melted clutch pressure line can increase the risk of a crash and cause a loss of drive power.
Potential number of units affected: 8,161
July 19: Recall for loss of power steering assist
Ford recalled certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles that are equipped with a Transit Trail package. The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA report that the electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion. This defect can cause a loss of power steering assist, the report said.
Potential number of units affected: 1,902
Aug. 23: Recall for engine valve intake
Ford recalled certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles that are equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L. In the NHTSA report, the automobile manufacturer said that the engine intake valves may break while driving. This can cause an engine failure and a loss of drive power, the report said.
Potential number of units affected: 90,736
Sept. 13: Recall for rearview camera freeze
Ford recalled certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles that are equipped with a Connected Touch Radio, the NHTSA report said. The motor company said the rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse. When a rearview camera does not operate properly, it can reduce the driver’s visibility and increase the risk of a crash, the report said.
Potential number of units affected: 273,701
Nov. 8: Recall for missing air bag warning label
Ford recalled certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150 trucks, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard, the company said in the NHTSA report.
Potential number of units affected: 27,678
Dec. 19: Ford recall for loss of steering
Ford recalled certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA recall report that the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not be tightened properly. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, the report said. This issue can lead to an increased risk of a crash.
Potential number of units affected: 11,922
Contributing: Mike Snider, USA TODAY.
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