Ford Motor just issued another major recall. On July 7, the brand recalled 850,318 Ford and Lincoln models over concerns about the vehicles’ low-pressure fuel pump, which could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall includes certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.
According to the recall notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Loss of fuel pressure and flow from the low-pressure fuel pump can be due to internal contamination of the jet pump, specifically in low fuel conditions, and reduced fuel pump internal clearances that result in an increase of internal friction and sensitivity to vapor lock.”
The notice also cited several warnings that the fuel pump could fail, including engine issues, such as “misfiring or running rough,” as well as the check engine light turning on, indicating an issue. Ford noted that warm weather may exacerbate the issue, and it’s currently working on a fix for the issue.
88 recalls this year
The latest recall is certainly not the first announced by Ford recently. The brand has issued 88 safety recalls in the first half of 2025—more than any other automaker in a full calendar year. Likewise, over the past 10 years, Ford has issued far more recalls than other auto brands, logging 458 recalls between 2015 and 2024.
Back in 2022, CEO Jim Farley addressed the uptick in Ford recalls, saying that his top priority was quality, but making necessary changes could take years. “We’ve made more progress on our launch quality and initial quality, you could see it in the surveys and our ramp-up of production,” Farley said while speaking to shareholders at the brand’s annual meeting.
Farley continued, “However, we are not satisfied at all with our quality performance, including our recalls and customer satisfaction efforts, which we need to quickly accelerate. This will require new talent, which we now have at the company. It will require a culture shift, and it will require modification and compliance to our processes for both our engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.”
Ford Authority, a news platform that discussed the brand but is not affiliated with Ford Motor Vehicles, says the more recent recalls relate to a 2024 NHTSA consent order with the brand. The agreement included a civil penalty of $165 million after NHTSA found that the automaker did not effectively recall vehicles with defective rear view cameras, breaking the law under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
“Timely and accurate recalls are critical to keeping everyone safe on our roads,” NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said at the time. “NHTSA is committed to ensuring manufacturers comply with the laws designed to keep our roads safe. When manufacturers fail to prioritize the safety of the American public and meet their obligations under federal law, NHTSA will hold them accountable.”
The rear view camera recall was issued over concerns that the camera display image could freeze or display delayed images, creating a dangerous situation for drivers. The issue led to the largest recall of 2025, with over 1.3 million vehicles impacted.
Ford said it is not aware of any injuries due to the fuel pump issue. The brand will send out notification letters to affected owners starting July 14.