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Ford Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 1,340 recall campaigns that cover Ford vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1980 and 2026. The Ford F-150 has the most complaints filed of any Ford model, with 183 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Ford recall campaigns, newest first

1,340 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Ford Contour; Mercury Mystique. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V361000 Filed Dec 29, 1999

FORD/LABEL

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported1,381 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V361000
Listed for Ford Focus. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V346000 Filed Dec 3, 1999

FORD/CRUISE CONTROL

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported28,958 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V346000
Listed for Ford F-250, F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V311000 Filed Nov 4, 1999

FORD/FMVSS 301

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported107,540 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V311000
Listed for Ford Explorer. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V310001 Filed Nov 3, 1999

FORD/HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS

Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate · support device/strut
Repair progress not yet reported470,582 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V310001
Listed for Ford Windstar. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V309000 Filed Nov 2, 1999

FORD/FUEL TANK CRACKS

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported70,116 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V309000
Listed for Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V276000 Filed Oct 12, 1999

FORD/FMVSS 102/SHIFT LEVER PATTERN

Power train · manual transmission · shift pattern indicator
Repair progress not yet reported106 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V276000
Listed for Ford Thunderbird; Mercury Cougar. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V275000 Filed Oct 12, 1999

FORD/HEADLIGHTS

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported164,731 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V275000
Listed for Ford Taurus, Mustang; Mercury Sable; Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V250000 Filed Sep 20, 1999

FORD/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Repair progress not yet reported25,306 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V250000
Listed for Ford Contour; Mercury Mystique. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V247000 Filed Sep 13, 1999

FORD/FUEL VENT HOSE

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported22,324 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V247000
Listed for Ford Contour; Mercury Mystique. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V243000 Filed Sep 8, 1999

FORD/AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Repair progress not yet reported280,481 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V243000
Listed for Ford F-250, F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V219000 Filed Aug 12, 1999

FORD/FMVSS 301

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported245,300 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V219000
Listed for Ford Ranger. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V204000 Filed Jul 28, 1999

FORD/TRANSAXLE

Power train · automatic transmission
Repair progress not yet reported326 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V204000
Listed for Ford Contour; Mercury Cougar, Mystique. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V194000 Filed Jul 20, 1999

FORD/THROTTLE CABLE

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported159,565 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V194000
Listed for Ford Explorer; Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V164000 Filed Jun 29, 1999

FORD/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Repair progress not yet reported854,288 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V164000
Listed for Ford Windstar. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V147000 Filed Jun 14, 1999

FORD/FMVSS 135/WARNING STATEMENT

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
Repair progress not yet reported789,723 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V147000
Listed for Mercury Grand Marquis; Lincoln Town Car; Ford Crown Victoria. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V124000 Filed May 19, 1999

FORD/SPEED CONTROL SWITCH

Electrical system
Repair progress not yet reported262,695 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V124000
Listed for Ford Explorer; Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V123000 Filed May 18, 1999

FORD/BRAKE LINE

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported15,681 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V123000
Listed for Ford Contour; Mercury Mystique. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V103000 Filed May 5, 1999

FORD/HEADLIGHT SWITCH/WIRING HARNESS

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported605,581 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V103000
Listed for Ford Expedition; Lincoln Navigator. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V099000 Filed Apr 29, 1999

FORD/WHEEL LUG NUTS

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Repair progress not yet reported53,784 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V099000
Listed for Ford Aerostar. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V094000 Filed Apr 28, 1999

FORD/TRANSFER CASE/DRIVESHAFT

Power train · transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Repair progress not yet reported10,951 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V094000

Ford recalls by model

Ford F-150 recalls (183)Ford Explorer recalls (142)Ford Ranger recalls (102)Ford Escape recalls (95)Ford F-250 recalls (87)Ford F-350 recalls (83)Ford Mustang recalls (82)Ford F-350 SD recalls (78)Ford Expedition recalls (77)Ford Taurus recalls (71)Ford F-250 SD recalls (68)Ford Crown Victoria recalls (48)Ford Fusion recalls (46)Ford Edge recalls (43)Ford Focus recalls (36)Ford Escort recalls (35)Ford Windstar recalls (33)Ford Contour recalls (22)Ford Fiesta recalls (12)Ford Freestar recalls (5)

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

202670 2025131 202458 202357 202261 202151 202039 201960 201829 201735 201632 201540

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.