Ford Recalls 5 Different Models in 1 Day for 4 Separate Issues, Covering 285,000 Trucks & SUVs

Yahoo

15-05-2025

Ford can't seem to stop issuing recalls, and May 9 was a particularly unlucky day for hundreds of thousands of Ford owners, as the Dearborn-based automaker issued four separate recalls for different issues. These recalls cover four models across the carmaker's pickup truck and SUV lineup, and are all focused on individual issues — but some of those issues are more serious than others.
The largest recall of the bunch pertains to 273,789 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator units from the 2022–2024 model years. These burly SUVs are prone to a loss of brake function due to leaking brake fluid, Ford explained in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Only 1% of the hundreds of thousands of units included in the recall are suspected to exhibit the issue, but those that do will likely experience longer than expected brake pedal travel or even a rapid loss of brake fluid. Naturally, this decreased braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Ford says that the front brake line may have been bent during the engine installation process, causing varying degrees of fluid leakage, and that customers may receive a red brake warning light indicator prior to experiencing increased pedal travel. Either way, Ford says there have been no injuries or accidents related to this issue, though 45 warranty reports have been received. The remedy to such a drastic problem is surprisingly easy, with a front brake line inspection and replacement provided at no charge.
Next in line is Ford's bucking Bronco. A total of 2002 Bronco units from 2024 are being recalled over a minor issue with the child safety locks, according to filings with NHTSA. Ford says that the left side rear door may be opened from the inside even when the child safety lock is on, which obviously poses a problem for our notoriously curious toddler friends. The issue stems from a door flushness tolerance gap, which shifted the location of the left-hand rear door latch. Dealer technicians will first inspect the child safety locks and then potentially replace the rear door latch. Thankfully, Ford has not received any reports of injury from this problem.
But that's not all for the Bronco. Both the Bronco and Ranger pickup trucks were included in another recall for loose or missing driver's seat bolts. Only 46 units are being recalled, but it remains a worthwhile recall because, well, keeping your driver's seat in place is essential in the event of a crash. Also, the lack of bolts violates a portion of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, which automatically prompts a recall. It shouldn't be hard to guess what the remedy for this issue is, either, as Ford says dealers will simply check for four bolts before tightening or adding bolts.
Finally, a small crop of 2025 Ford F-150 pickup trucks was recalled for loose fasteners on the lower intermediate shaft. A total of 9181 pickups were included in the recall, which stemmed from a manufacturing error where the lower intermediate shaft wasn't properly torqued to the steering gear and could potentially allow the shaft to come loose or even detach. Ford says that F-150 owners may hear a rattling noise from the steering wheel and experience excessive steering play prior to the most serious consequences of detachment. Again, the remedy is relatively easy, as dealer technicians will inspect the intermediate shaft fasteners and then tighten or replace the appropriate fasteners for no charge.
Save for the brake fluid issue, none of these recalls are too expansive, but they do represent a continuation of the consistent flow of recalls coming out of Dearborn. It seems Ford has honed its ability to limit the scope of these recalls thanks to production line monitoring systems, as exemplified by the 46-unit recall of Bronco and Ranger models — but the impact on customers remains no matter how small the group.
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