https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/rec ... 848803007/
Ford has issued a record-breaking 88 safety recalls in the first half of 2025, which is more than any manufacturer has issued in a full calendar year to date. This surge in recalls is due to a large internal audit to address past quality issues, with many recalls related to electrical systems, back-over protection, and powertrain problems. Affected models include popular vehicles like the F-150, Explorer, and Mustang Mach-E. Ford states this strategy aims to fix issues proactively and improve long-term quality and customer satisfaction.
Why are there so many recalls?
Internal Audit: Ford initiated an aggressive internal audit to identify and resolve historical quality and safety issues, leading to a significant number of recalls for previously addressed problems.
Proactive Strategy: The company is taking a public and proactive approach to resolve hardware and software issues, aiming to catch problems early and improve systemic quality.
Focus on Software: A substantial portion of the 2025 recalls are linked to software glitches.
