Over the past several years, Ford Motor Company has been navigating one of the most extensive recall waves in modern automotive history. From SUVs and trucks to electric vehicles and commercial vans, nearly every corner of the automaker’s lineup has faced safety issues between 2020 and 2026. The problems have ranged from malfunctioning rearview cameras and faulty fuel injectors to braking software defects and electrical failures. Yet amid this sweeping pattern of recalls, one vehicle quietly stood apart: the Ford GT.
The mid-engine, two-seat supercar managed to avoid the wave of recall notices that swept through the rest of Ford’s lineup during this period. While not entirely immune to technical concerns over its lifespan, the GT remained the only model in Ford’s modern catalog largely untouched by the widespread issues affecting millions of other vehicles.
The Ford GT holds a unique place in the company’s history. Produced until 2022, the second-generation model served as a tribute to the legendary GT40, the race car that famously defeated Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans throughout the late 1960s. Built in limited numbers and engineered as a high-performance showcase for Ford’s technology, the GT represented the brand’s most exclusive offering.
Ironically, while Ford’s flagship supercar avoided most of the recall storm, its mainstream vehicles bore the brunt of the company’s quality challenges. In 2025 alone, Ford issued more than 150 recalls, setting a record for the most recalls announced by a single automaker in one year. The previous record—77 recalls—had been set by General Motors in 2014.
Ford has argued that the surge reflects a proactive safety strategy rather than a decline in vehicle reliability. The company has emphasized that it has deliberately increased voluntary recalls in order to identify and address potential problems before they escalate into major incidents.
In a statement released in 2025, Ford explained that it had expanded its safety and engineering teams while intensifying its testing procedures. The company said it had doubled its technical experts and increased “testing to failure” on critical vehicle systems such as powertrains, steering, and braking components.
The recall wave has affected 16 different Ford models across multiple categories. Every major SUV and crossover—including the Escape, Bronco, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang Mach-E, and Edge—has faced at least one recall. Problems have included cracked fuel injectors capable of triggering fires, malfunctioning brake software, and rearview camera images that appear blank or reversed.
Ford’s trucks have not been spared either. Models such as the Maverick, Ranger, F-150, F-150 Lightning, and Super Duty have been recalled over electrical faults that could disable trailer brake lights or signals while towing, creating potential crash hazards.
Even Ford’s commercial vehicles—including the Transit, E-Transit, and Transit Connect—have faced issues involving braking systems, electrical wiring, and visibility components.
