Ford Recalls Multiple Vehicle Models, Leaving Nearly All Cool Cars Unresolved
Ford Motor Company is currently managing a significant global recall affecting over 850,000 vehicles from model years 2021 to 2023 due to a defect in the low-pressure fuel pump that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving[1][2][4][5].
### Affected Models
The recall includes a broad range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles:
- Ford Bronco (2021-2023) - Ford F-150 (2021-2023) - Ford Explorer (2021-2023) - Ford Expedition (2022) - Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks: F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 (2021-2023) - Ford Mustang (2021-2023) - Lincoln Aviator (2021-2023) - Lincoln Navigator (2021-2022)[1][2][5]
### Current Status
Ford began notifying owners of the affected vehicles by mail in mid-July 2025[1]. A second letter will be sent once a repair remedy is available[1][2]. Ford is actively working on a fix for the fuel pump issue but has not yet released the repair procedure[1].
### Recommended Actions for Owners
Owners are advised to check if their vehicle is affected by entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on Ford’s recall website or consulting a local Ford dealer[1]. Owners should wait for official recall notifications from Ford before attempting any repairs and follow instructions from Ford once the solution is announced to safely resolve the issue[1].
### Potential Solution
While Ford has not yet disclosed the precise repair fix, the remedy will likely involve replacement or repair of the faulty low-pressure fuel pump to prevent engine stalling[1][2]. Since engine stalling is a critical safety concern, Ford is prioritizing an effective and safe resolution. Owners will be guided by Ford dealerships once the parts and repair procedures are ready.
It's important to note that dealers have been ordered to immediately stop selling or demonstrating the affected vehicles[3]. Dealers could face civil penalties of up to $27,168 per vehicle if they deliver an unremedied car[3]. The vehicles are currently frozen on dealership lots due to the recall.
The problem lies with a faulty low-pressure fuel pump that can fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash[2]. Ford is recalling 850,318 of its most iconic vehicles worldwide, including 844,098 in the U.S., from the 2021-2023 model years[1].
This recall is a significant blow to the automaker, highlighting a critical failure in a component used across its most profitable and popular vehicles[6]. Ford urges affected vehicle owners to stay vigilant and follow the recall process to ensure their safety on the road.
[1] https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls [2] https://www.ford.com/owners/recalls [3] https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform/dealership-franchise-rulemaking [4] https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-recalls-over-850000-vehicles-over-fuel-pump-defect-2023-05-24/ [5] https://www.autonews.com/auto-news/ford-recalls-850000-vehicles-over-fuel-pump-defect [6] https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/24/ford-recalls-over-850000-vehicles-over-fuel-pump-defect.html
- Gizmodo reports that the future of technology in Ford vehicles is at stake, as the company grapples with a significant global recall affecting over 850,000 vehicles from model years 2021 to 2023, due to a defect in the low-pressure fuel pump that may cause engine stalling[1].
- This recall jeopardizes Ford's reputation for tech-savvy vehicles, as it involves some of the company's most iconic models, including the Ford Bronco, F-150, Explorer, Expedition, F-Series Super Duty trucks, Mustang, Lincoln Aviator, and Navigator[1][2][5].
