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FORD

763 recalls on record · Latest: Mar 3, 2026

FORD Recall Insight

FORD appears on 763 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 83,949 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS. That represents approximately 0.909% of the federal archive — a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Mar 3, 2026, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 43 critical, 7 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 0 of 50 entries — unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by NHTSA (50). The date window on this page runs from Nov 6, 2003 to Sep 25, 2007.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns — whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current — deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement — always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

NHTSA Critical Sep 25, 2007

FORD 2004-2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Critical Sep 14, 2007

FORD 2004-2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Critical Jun 28, 2007

FORD 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Jun 5, 2007

FORD 2007: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Apr 26, 2007

FORD 2007: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA Critical Apr 25, 2007

FORD 2007: STEERING

NHTSA Critical Apr 10, 2007

FORD 2001-2004: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA Critical Mar 26, 2007

FORD 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NHTSA Moderate Mar 26, 2007

FORD 2008: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NHTSA Critical Mar 6, 2007

FORD 2003-2005: WHEELS

NHTSA Critical Mar 6, 2007

FORD 2002-2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Critical Dec 12, 2006

FORD 2006: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

NHTSA Critical Oct 27, 2006

FORD 2005-2007: SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA Critical Oct 17, 2006

FORD 2005-2007: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA Critical Oct 5, 2006

FORD 2006: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

NHTSA Critical Aug 8, 2006

FORD 2005-2006: SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA Critical Aug 1, 2006

FORD 2000-2002: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Critical Aug 1, 2006

FORD 2000-2003: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Critical Jun 12, 2006

FORD 2000-2004: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Moderate Apr 10, 2006

FORD 2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NHTSA Critical Apr 10, 2006

FORD 2001-2002: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

NHTSA Critical Apr 7, 2006

FORD 2003-2004: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2005

FORD 2005-2006: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

NHTSA Moderate Nov 9, 2005

FORD 2006: STRUCTURE

NHTSA Critical Sep 19, 2005

FORD 2005: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC

NHTSA Critical Jun 10, 2005

FORD 2004-2005: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Critical Jun 9, 2005

FORD 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Critical May 9, 2005

FORD 2003-2005: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

NHTSA Critical May 4, 2005

FORD 2005: WHEELS

NHTSA Critical Apr 6, 2005

FORD 2005: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

NHTSA Moderate Feb 1, 2005

FORD 2000-2005: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2004

FORD 2005: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

NHTSA Moderate Dec 20, 2004

FORD 2005: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2004

FORD 2001-2005: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Critical Dec 15, 2004

FORD 2004: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

NHTSA Critical Dec 7, 2004

FORD 2002-2004: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2004

FORD 2003-2004: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2004

FORD 2003-2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2004

FORD 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

NHTSA Moderate Sep 13, 2004

FORD 2002-2003: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

NHTSA Critical Jul 14, 2004

FORD 2004: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

NHTSA Critical Jul 7, 2004

FORD 2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NHTSA Critical May 17, 2004

FORD 2004: TIRES

NHTSA Critical May 13, 2004

FORD 2002-2003: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Moderate Apr 26, 2004

FORD 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Apr 6, 2004

FORD 2001-2003: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2003

FORD 2001: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Nov 19, 2003

FORD 2000-2001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA Critical Nov 6, 2003

FORD 2000-2003: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Nov 6, 2003

FORD 2001-2003: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index — firm-level aggregation across all four federal recall feeds