Ford recalls nearly half a million vehicles in the U.S. for multiple safety defects

On the Dash:

• Ford is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles in the U.S. this week for safety defects, including door panels, rear lights, windshields, and seat frames.
• Dealers will replace defective parts free of charge, and owners can check NHTSA notices to confirm if their vehicles are affected.
• The rapid succession of recalls underscores ongoing quality control challenges across Ford’s SUVs, pickups, and vans.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford is recalling close to 500,000 vehicles in the United States this week after multiple safety defects were identified. The recalls affect a range of models, including pickups, SUVs, and vans, with dealers replacing faulty parts at no cost to owners.

The most recent recall covers 14,843 F-150 Lightning BEV pickups for rear lightbar problems and 64,938 Ford Flex vehicles for interior panels near the front doors that could detach. Additionally, nearly 34,481 re-manufactured 10R80 automatic transmissions used as service parts in some Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled.

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Earlier in the week, Ford recalled 227,006 vehicles for a variety of issues, including 163,256 Bronco SUVs with loose front seat bolts, 56,841 Lincoln and Explorer vehicles with windshields showing air bubbles, and 6,909 Econoline vans with inoperative defrosting and defogging systems. On Wednesday, the company recalled 175,000 vehicles, including Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs and F-series pickups, due to moonroof wind deflectors that could detach.

The combination of these recalls brings the total for the week to nearly half a million vehicles, underscoring ongoing quality control and safety challenges for the automaker. NHTSA stressed that addressing these defects is critical to preventing potential accidents.

Affected owners are advised to contact their local Ford or Lincoln dealers to schedule free repairs. NHTSA also provides recall information through its online database to help consumers determine if their vehicles are impacted.

Ford’s series of recalls this week highlights the company’s efforts to address widespread component issues, spanning electronics, structural panels, and safety-critical systems across multiple vehicle lines.