Ford Just Issued Another Massive Recall. And It Doesn't Even Have a Fix Yet
is recalling 850,318 vehicles due to a potential issue with the fuel pump. The recall affects a range of Ford and
Lincoln
models from the 2021-2023 model years. The vehicles could suffer from a low-pressure fuel pump failure, which could starve the engine of gas and cause it to stall.
According to the
recall report
, internal contamination of the low-pressure fuel pump jet could lead to a loss of flow and pressure, increasing the "sensitivity to vapor lock." Owners may experience reduced power or poor engine performance, like misfiring or rough running, before the fuel pump fails.
The recall affects some of Ford's most popular and iconic models, like the
Bronco
,
Explorer
,
Mustang
, and
F-150
, with the popular pickup accounting for more than half of the batch. It also includes the
Super Duty
, the
Expedition
, the
Lincoln Aviator
, and the
Lincoln Navigator
.
Ford first learned of a potential problem in September 2022 when its Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) initiated an investigation. The automaker had seen an increase in the number of warranty claims related to the fuel delivery modules on certain 2021-2022 vehicles. According to the recall notice, these vehicles had a "specific variant of low-pressure fuel pump and jet pump."
Here's the full list:
Year/Model
Number Affected
2021-2023 Ford Bronco
109,881
2022-2022 Ford Expedition
32,470
2021-2023 Ford Explorer
76,089
2021-2023 Ford F-150
455,261
2021-2022 Ford Mustang
24,790
2021-2023 Ford Super Duty
113,396
2021-2023 Lincoln Aviator
23,073
2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator
14,358
Ford's teardown analysis uncovered contamination blocking the jet pump orifices; however, the automaker couldn't confirm the source. The number of warranty claims declined after the supplier "implemented several corrective actions from December 2021 through September 2022" to reduce contamination.
In July 2023, Ford's CCRG closed its investigation after confirming the supplier corrected the issue. However, a year later, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began to evaluate six consumer complaints about their 2021 Broncos losing power. The CCRG opened a new investigation in April 2025 and discovered in May that warranty claims increased in the warm-weather states and during the summer months.
Then, last month, Ford found the problem. The supplier made changes to the jet pump production process in July 2021 that resulted in lower clearances. As of June 6, there have been 1,860 warranty claims, 57 customer service reports, and 28 field reports related to the issue. However, the automaker is unaware of any accidents or injuries caused by the problem.
Ford does not have a remedy yet for the affected vehicles. It's "under development," according to the recall report. Once it has a fix, it'll notify owners by mail, instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer for repair. Owners should begin receiving initial notices next week.
More Ford Recall News:
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Ford Is Facing the Second-Largest Recall Fine In NHTSA History
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