NHTSA Recall History

Ford Motor Company Safety Recalls

Q: How many recalls has Ford Motor Company issued?

Ford Motor Company has issued 1,709 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 233,580,655 vehicles since 1966. The most recent recall was reported 2026-05-12.

Q: How do I check if my Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Ford Motor Company and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Q: Which Ford Motor Company components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Ford Motor Company are: Fuel System, Gasoline (168), Power Train (166), Electrical System (136), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (129), Steering (93). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Ford Motor Company — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

⚠ 21 active Do Not Drive recalls — see below

1,709

Total Recalls

233,580,655

Vehicles Affected

Potentially

Years Reported

Do Not Drive

Critical alerts

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Ford Motor Company safety recalls.

Fuel System, Gasoline 168 recalls

Power Train 166 recalls

Electrical System 136 recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129 recalls

Steering 93 recalls

Visibility 84 recalls

Recall History

Ford Motor Company recalls by year

Browse 1,709 recalls across 61 years. Most recent first.

Ford Motor Company Recall FAQ

Common questions about Ford Motor Company safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Ford Motor Company issued?

Ford Motor Company has issued 1,709 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 233,580,655 vehicles since 1966. The most recent recall was reported 2026-05-12.

How do I check if my Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Ford Motor Company and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Ford Motor Company recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Ford Motor Company must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Does Ford Motor Company have any "Do Not Drive" recalls?

Yes — 21 Ford Motor Company recalls carry a NHTSA "Do Not Drive" warning, meaning the affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Look for the red Do Not Drive badge on individual recall cards below.

Are any Ford Motor Company recalls related to fire risk?

Yes — 4 Ford Motor Company recalls have been flagged as having fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

Which Ford Motor Company components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Ford Motor Company are: Fuel System, Gasoline (168), Power Train (166), Electrical System (136), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (129), Steering (93). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Ford Motor Company recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Ford Motor Company.

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Ford Motor Company recalls by year

2026 36 recalls

2025 153 recalls

2024 67 recalls

2023 58 recalls

2022 68 recalls

2021 54 recalls

2020 44 recalls

2019 37 recalls

2018 31 recalls

2017 37 recalls

2016 33 recalls

2015 40 recalls

2014 38 recalls

2013 16 recalls

2012 24 recalls

2011 15 recalls

2010 9 recalls

2009 8 recalls

2008 11 recalls

2007 15 recalls

2006 11 recalls

2005 17 recalls

2004 21 recalls

2003 16 recalls

2002 17 recalls

2001 36 recalls

2000 60 recalls

1999 36 recalls

1998 42 recalls

1997 32 recalls

1996 34 recalls

1995 23 recalls

1994 25 recalls

1993 17 recalls

1992 17 recalls

1991 17 recalls

1990 16 recalls

1989 22 recalls

1988 19 recalls

1987 16 recalls

1986 20 recalls

1985 18 recalls

1984 23 recalls

1983 21 recalls

1982 20 recalls

1981 19 recalls

1980 25 recalls

1979 34 recalls

1978 37 recalls

1977 35 recalls

1976 18 recalls

1975 18 recalls

1974 21 recalls

1973 20 recalls

1972 19 recalls

1971 18 recalls

1970 10 recalls

1969 11 recalls

1968 10 recalls

1967 13 recalls

1966 11 recalls

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