Ford Continues to Recall Vehicles, Issues 3 More Simultaneously | Carscoops

      We're not even halfway through April, yet Ford has already announced 38 recalls this year.

      Ford has initiated three distinct recalls affecting nearly 150,000 vehicles.

      The most critical one concerns the 2025 Explorer, which is at risk of losing drive power. Additionally, the recalls include the Ranger, F-150, Expedition, Navigator, and Nautilus.

      If the day ends in "y," it's likely a Ford has been recalled. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker holds the record for recalls, having already reached an astonishing 38 in the first four months of this year.

      This is over three times the number of recalls for Volkswagen, which has only issued 12 in 2025. Despite this significant lead, Ford is further solidifying its position with three new recalls.

      The first recall affects 123,611 trucks and SUVs, including the 2017-2018 F-150 and Expedition, as well as the 2017-2018 Lincoln Navigator. The government reports that vehicles with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine may have a leaking brake master cylinder.

      This could affect braking performance if fluid levels drop significantly. Ford is aware of 90 warranty claims linked to this issue, and affected customers must visit a dealership for brake master cylinder replacement. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced.

      The second recall is more serious, affecting 24,655 Explorers from the 2025 model year. These crossovers, equipped with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, "may experience a reset of their Powertrain Control Module while driving." This is concerning as it could lead to the "vehicle’s park pawl ratcheting while in motion, potentially damaging the pawl or other park system components if traveling above 10 mph (16 km/h)."

      Moreover, this reset can cause a temporary loss of acceleration. If eight consecutive resets occur within 18 seconds, it could severely impair driving.

      The government attributes the issue to a programming bug that "erroneously triggers a reset" when the software processes an unexpectedly low value. To remedy this, dealers will update the PCM software and inspect the transmission for any parking system damage, replacing it if necessary.

      The third and final recall involves 1,168 Rangers and Nautilus vehicles from the 2024 model year. This is a re-recall because the government identified that these vehicles were “previously repaired incorrectly.”

      This unfortunate trend is becoming increasingly common for Ford, with this issue specifically related to windows that may pinch users. When using the global closing feature, the windows may fail to automatically reverse upon sensing an obstruction. Dealers will update the driver and passenger door module software to resolve this problem.