3.3 million Ford vehicles referred to for safety problems, a record number.

Ford beat an unwanted record by issuing 88 references for security problems in the first six months of 2025.according to official data and sources of the automotive sector. This figure exceeds the annual record of any single producer in the history of the United States. And it affects a wide range of Ford and Lincoln models. With more than Only in the second quarter 3.3 million vehicles were recalledThe crisis raises questions about the company’s internal quality protocols. All this happens Following the public commitments of CEO Jim Farley to improve production standards after the recurring problems of previous years.

The worst start of the year for Ford

The 88 call campaigns in six months overcome not only all the competitors of the Ford, but also to the total combined of the following five producersSome of the most serious failures included a Order of “Driving ban” for 2,345 Super Duty truck due to a possible brake failure, more than 850,000 vehicles with defective fuel pumps e quasi 64.000 Ford Mavericks With the lights of the airbags position badly.

Key models such as Explorer, Aviator, Expedition and Navigator They were also the subject of numerous references for defective seat belts. Despite the efforts declared by Ford to “redefine their culture of quality”, the problems seem to have worsened following the ordinance of consent signed with the NHTSA, which requires a revision of each reference issued since November 2021. The volume and diversity of failures reveal a structural crisis in quality control.rather than specific errors.

Even the software does not work: cameras and screens

One of the most alarming episodes occurred in May, when Ford announced a massive call of Over 1 million vehicles with defective reverse camerasBankruptcy has affected key models like Camion Bronco, Mustang, Edge, Escape e serie Fand it was due to a software error in the SYNC4 system (versions from 1.7 to 1.9) which caused Black or blocked screens during reverse.

This was the eleventh collection of the camera so far this yearwhich shows a systematic model of electronic faults. Ford has detected at least 232 Warranty requests relating to this error and has promised free repairs via remote control or by updating the dealer. Notifications to the owners began in June And it will extend until August, further demonstrating the operational stress to which the brand’s after-sales service is subjected.

3.3 million vehicles recalled in one quarter

The second quarter of 2025 marked the peak of the crisisCon 3,322,450 vehicles recalled in 49 separate campaignswhich represents the 45.3% of all vehicles removed from the country at that timeThe largest withdrawal concerned Over 1 million vehicles 2021-2024 with persistent faults on the screens of the cameras. They also remembered oltre 490.000 SUV Explorer through modeling of the removable doors e More than 300,000 aviators and explorers due to the instability of the rear seats.

The experts in the sector believe that these figures are not simple anomalies, but Symptoms of a systemic quality control crisis. At the same time, The growing complexity of digital and electronic systems in modern cars He is complicating the ability of producers to guarantee security. Ford’s case stands out as an extreme example, but Similar problems affect the entire automotive sector.

Quality in crisis, confidence in the game

Ford is not only facing an engineering crisis: he is also experiencing a rapid deterioration of his reputation. The poor performance of the calls is not alone compromises consumer trustbut also tests the resilience of its assistance, dealers and suppliers networks. The promise of electrification and modernization cannot be supported on such a weakened structural base.

The extent of the problem has long -term implications: Repeated errors error the credibility of any future promiseThe market already observes with caution, while competitors such as Toyota and Hyundai focus on reliability. Ford’s transformation will not be credible without a profound reform of its quality processes.from the ideation of the software to the final factory testing.

If 2025 is a turning point, Ford will have to welcome him as such. Because beyond the numbers, Each withdrawal represents a breakdown of the bond with your customersAnd reconstructing that bridge will be more difficult than assembling any vehicle.