Ford Had a Record-Breaking Recall Year. Here's How It Plans to Fix Quality

Ford had a record-breaking recall year. Here's how it plans to fix quality

DETROIT (TNS) — Ford Motor Co. ended a record-breaking recall year with 152 notices to consumers in 2025 concerning safety issues or product defects requiring repair. But executives say quality costs are improving.

Ford Says Its Record-Breaking Recall Year Is Actually A Good Thing

Ford issued a record number of recalls but claims quality is improving. US warranty costs are falling and initial quality scores are climbing. Software complexity was the driver behind at least 40 of the recalls. It’s the start of a new year and that means automakers are proudly boasting about the sales records they set in 2025. We’re still waiting for Ford to tell us whether its sales teams worked at an A+ level last year, but based on the reco…

Ford Rounded Out 2025 With 153 Recalls - 10 Times The Second Most Recalled Brand Toyota - AutoSpies Auto News

Ford Rounded Out 2025 With 153 Recalls - 10 Times The Second Most Recalled Brand Toyota

Ford posts record 152 recalls in 2025 but says vehicle quality is improving

On the Dash: Ford issued a record 152 safety recalls in 2025, reflecting an aggressive approach to detecting and correcting defects. The company doubled its safety team, expanded testing, and implemented software audits, while warranty costs are declining. Despite challenges with customer and dealer recalls, Ford continues to invest in AI, software, manufacturing, and supplier oversight to improve overall vehicle quality. Ford has issued a reco…