Recalls have been a constant theme for Ford and Lincoln throughout the year, touching pickups, SUVs, sports cars and electric models alike. The problems range from fuel tanks and fire risks to lighting, wipers and gauges, and each campaign has its own remedy. Here are eleven of the affected vehicles, with what each notice covers.
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1. Ford F-150: Fuel Tank Trouble
Ford’s full-size pickup has long been the backbone of the company’s lineup, used for everything from commuting to hauling on job sites. The federal recall notice covers 223,472 trucks from the 2023 through 2027 model years, and the concern is a fuel tank that may be improperly secured.
A loose tank can leak fuel or detach from the vehicle while it is moving, which is a hazard to the driver and to anyone nearby on the road. Owners of affected trucks should watch for official notification from Ford and follow the remedy instructions that come with it.
2. Ford Ranger: Visor Wiring Fire
Ford’s midsize pickup slots below the F-150 and appeals to buyers who want a smaller truck for work or weekend trips. A report on the Ranger recall says 140,201 Rangers from the 2024 through 2026 model years are included in the action.
The problem is a damaged sun-visor wiring harness in the headliner, and that damage could start a fire inside the cabin. Because the wiring sits overhead near the occupants, a fault there deserves prompt attention, and affected owners should schedule the repair once Ford sends notice.
3. Ford Expedition: Headlights Going Dark
The Expedition is Ford’s large three-row SUV, built for families that need seating for many passengers plus towing capability. According to the NHTSA campaign record, 41,748 headlight assemblies are involved, fitted to 2025 through 2027 Expeditions and to 2026 Super Duty trucks.
A contaminated LED chip inside the assembly can knock out the low beams, high beams or running lights. Losing forward lighting at night reduces what a driver can see and how visible the vehicle is to others, so the repair matters for anyone who regularly drives after dark.
4. Ford Explorer: Air Bag Vent Fault
Few SUVs are as familiar on American roads as the Explorer, a three-row family vehicle that Ford has offered for decades. The safety recall listing for the 2026 model year describes a passenger air bag module with an active vent that may not open as intended.
Ford’s remedy is to replace the passenger air bag module. Air bag vents help control how the bag performs in a crash, so a vent that fails to open properly is the kind of detail that safety regulators take seriously, and owners should book the free replacement when invited.
5. Ford Bronco: Short Circuit Risk
The Bronco returned in 2021 as Ford’s rugged off-road SUV, and it has drawn a loyal following among trail enthusiasts. The NHTSA recall data lists 565,691 vehicles from the 2021 through 2026 model years, making this one of the larger campaigns in the group.
The defect is a short circuit in the engine compartment that raises the risk of fire. Electrical faults under the hood can be difficult for an owner to spot, which is why a recall notice should not be ignored, even when the vehicle seems to be running normally.
6. Lincoln Navigator: Parking Pawl Problem
Lincoln’s flagship full-size SUV shares its underpinnings with the Ford Expedition and competes for luxury buyers who want space and presence. Per the Motor1 transmission report, a valve-body defect can let the parking pawl engage while the vehicle is moving.
The recall totals 741,195 vehicles and reaches 2018 through 2021 Navigators, Expeditions and other models. A parking pawl is the mechanism that locks the transmission when a vehicle is parked, so unexpected engagement while rolling is a serious concern that the dealer repair is meant to address.
7. Ford Mustang: Wipers Stuck on High
The Mustang has been Ford’s pony car since the 1960s, and the current generation covers everything from V8 coupes to the track-focused GTD. The federal recall filing reaches 67,994 Mustangs and Mustang GTDs from the 2024 through 2026 model years.
In cold weather the wiper motor may run only at high speed, which cuts visibility in rain or snow. Dealers will replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge, so owners in colder climates in particular have good reason to take the car in once notified.
8. Ford Super Duty: Gauges That Lie
Super Duty is the badge on Ford’s heavy-duty pickups, the F-250 and larger trucks that tow trailers and carry loads far beyond what light-duty models handle. A Carscoops gauge recall story describes a campaign covering 102,159 trucks, with 91,588 of them Super Duty models.
Ford is replacing the gauge clusters because the analog gauges can give false readings. Drivers of work trucks rely on those dials for speed, fuel and engine information, so inaccurate readouts can mislead them without any obvious warning until the cluster is replaced.
9. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Fast Charging Fire Warning
Mach-E is Ford’s electric crossover, which borrows the Mustang name for a very different kind of vehicle aimed at everyday buyers. The NHTSA notice for the Mach-E concerns 2023 through 2025 models that have had their battery control modules replaced.
For those vehicles the recall warns of an increased risk of a high-voltage battery fire after repeated DC fast charging cycles. Fast charging is a common routine for electric vehicle owners on road trips, so the guidance attached to the recall is especially relevant to people who use public chargers often.
10. Lincoln Nautilus: Sudden Power Loss
Nautilus is Lincoln’s midsize luxury crossover, sitting above the smaller Corsair that shares part of this campaign. The safety recall report covers 11,623 Nautilus and Corsair hybrids that can suddenly lose drive power.
The cause is corrosion on a park lock actuator circuit board. A hybrid that loses propulsion without warning can leave a driver stranded in traffic, which makes this a safety matter and not merely an inconvenience. Owners of the affected hybrids should watch for the official notice describing the repair.
11. Ford Escape: Battery Cell Defect
The Escape is Ford’s compact crossover, and its plug-in hybrid version pairs a gasoline engine with a larger battery for short electric drives. The manufacturer recall document covers 20,558 vehicles, including the plug-in hybrid Escape and the Lincoln Corsair, because of a battery cell defect.
The document states that the remedy is currently under development, so no repair was available when the notice was written. Owners of affected vehicles are left waiting for Ford to finish its fix, and they should follow any interim guidance included in the official recall materials.
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