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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 F-150, F-250, F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 82V024000 Filed Mar 15, 1982

EQUIPMENT:CARRIER:SPARE TIRE

Equipment · mechanical · carrier/rack
Repair progress not yet reported12,500 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 82V024000
Listed for Ford E-350, E-150, Econoline, E-250 and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 82V004000 Filed Jan 13, 1982

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA

Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
Repair progress not yet reported378 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 82V004000
Listed for Ford F-250. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V121000 Filed Oct 6, 1981

WHEELS:MULTIPLE:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS

Wheels · multi piece
Repair progress not yet reported16,500 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 81V121000
Listed for Ford Econoline. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V105000 Filed Sep 9, 1981

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported115 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 81V105000
Listed for Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V102000 Filed Sep 8, 1981

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BUCKET:BACK REST

Seats · front assembly · recliner
Repair progress not yet reported6,500 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 81V102000
Listed for Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V092000 Filed Jul 22, 1981

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported112,000 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 81V092000
Listed for Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V084000 Filed Jul 7, 1981

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:BOOSTER

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum
Repair progress not yet reported4,338 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 81V084000
Listed for Ford F-150, F-250. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V061000 Filed May 21, 1981

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS

Structure
Repair progress not yet reported130 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 81V061000
Listed for Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V045000 Filed Apr 6, 1981

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL VACUUM LINES

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported21,000 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 81V045000
Listed for Ford Econoline. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V042000 Filed Apr 1, 1981

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:3 SPEED:SHIFT PATTERN IND

Power train · manual transmission · shift pattern indicator
Repair progress not yet reported1,650 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 81V042000
Listed for Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V035000 Filed Mar 20, 1981

WHEELS:SINGLE:RIM BASE

Wheels · rim
Repair progress not yet reported450 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 81V035000
Listed for Ford E-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V026000 Filed Feb 26, 1981

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Repair progress not yet reported254 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 81V026000
Listed for Ford F-250, F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V023000 Filed Feb 13, 1981

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · mounting
Repair progress not yet reported26 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 81V023000
Listed for Mercury Marquis; Ford LTD. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V147000 Filed Nov 13, 1980

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:UNDER DASH

Electrical system · wiring · interior/under dash
Repair progress not yet reported18,154 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 80V147000
Listed for Ford F-150, F-250, F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V145000 Filed Nov 10, 1980

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · mounting
Repair progress not yet reported6,260 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 80V145000
Listed for Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V142000 Filed Nov 4, 1980

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported11,500 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 80V142000
Listed for Ford LTD. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V141000 Filed Oct 24, 1980

STRUCTURE:BUMPER ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS/SUPPORT BARS

Structure · body · bumpers
Repair progress not yet reported600 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 80V141000
Listed for Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V133000 Filed Oct 15, 1980

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Repair progress not yet reported7,000 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 80V133000
Listed for Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V134000 Filed Oct 3, 1980

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components
Repair progress not yet reported27,000 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 80V134000
Listed for Mercury Marquis; Ford LTD. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V121000 Filed Sep 23, 1980

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH:NEUTRAL START

Electrical system · ignition · switch
Repair progress not yet reported14,000 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 80V121000

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.