Ford just issued three fresh recalls—40 2025 F-150s for engine wiring issues, 45 2025 Rangers for malfunctioning instrument clusters, and 8 Lincoln Navigators needing software tweaks—bringing the total close to a staggering 81 so far in 2025 That’s a recall nearly every two days. Sure, the unit counts for these are small compared to the million-plus vehicle camera glitch, but the pattern is catching: little defects echoing across platforms, suggesting deeper quality hurdles.
F-150 Engine Can Stall At Any Time
The recall affecting 40 F-150s centers on a coolant-hose clip that chafed engine wiring, which in some cases could pull out connector pins and stall the engine. Imagine cruising down the highway only to have your truck unexpectedly die. Owners should schedule an inspection right away—dealers will check wiring, add protective sleeving, and reposition the hose clip to fix it While this might seem minor in scale, the potential for stress or danger while driving is real—and it chips away at Ford’s reputation for rugged reliability.
Ranger Cluster Errors Could Mask Danger Warnings
Next up are 45 2025 Rangers with misconfigured instrument clusters. Fuel readings, warning lights, or collision alerts may not display correctly, leaving drivers unaware of critical issues like low fuel or a malfunction . Imagine braking without a forward collision warning or running out of gas without seeing the gauge drop—that’s unnerving. Ford will update the software and possibly swap the cluster. Though no accidents have been tied to this yet, Ford treats every recall—big or small—as urgent.
Lincoln Navigator’s Repeat Software Fix
Eight Lincoln Navigators are being recalled again due to a previous recall fix not installing correctly. This left daytime running lights and side marker lamps nonfunctional—potentially reducing visibility Once again, it's a software issue stemming from a failed upload, and drivers are instructed to visit the dealership for a proper re-update. This is part of a growing trend: the work may be done, but it wasn’t done right the first time.
Ford’s Response & What Comes Next
Facing mounting recalls and a $165 million NHTSA fine for delays in fixing camera defects , Ford has shaken up its quality team, introduced AI tools to spot assembly issues early, and championed “Quality is Job 1” messaging. CEO Jim Farley has tied employee bonuses to quality metrics But at this pace, the public and Wall Street are asking—will these measures finally show real results, or are recalls Ford's new status quo?
Quick Recall Summary
| Model/Year | Issue Type | Units Affected |
| F-150 2025 | Engine wiring chafing, could stall | 40 |
| Ranger 2025 | Misconfigured instrument cluster | 45 |
| Lincoln Navigator 2022 | Incomplete software recall fix | 8 |
| Multiple models | Camera software glitch | 1.1 million + |
| Mustang Mach‑E 2021‑25 | Door latch software bug | 197,432 |
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