Ford will have to recall a wide range of popular models for a second time. The automaker has the unpleasant title of marque with the most recalls for 2025, with 2026 looking well in hand as well. Though the brand has pledged to improve quality control in future models, that does little for owners with vehicles on the road currently. Cars, trucks, and SUVs like the Focus, Fusion, Mustang, and Escape are all subject to a series of new recalls that number more than 387,000 total units.2018 Ford MustangCourtesy FordEach of the below recalls are re-issues of previously open NHTSA recalls. For more in-depth information on each, follow the link for the relevant vehicle.2012-2018 Ford FocusAdvertisementAdvertisementThe largest covers 255,404 Ford Focus cars made between 2012 and 2018. The car's canister purge valve could malfunction and stick open, causing excessive vacuum in the fuel system. If that happens, engines could stall and fail to restart. Fuel tanks may also reform.2018 Ford Focus, 2013-2016 FusionFord Focus and Fusion vehicles may suffer from excessive clutch slip, which leads to premature wear and even overheating. If the latter occurs, the pressure plate in the transmission could break. Fragments may cause holes in transmissions, too. The fix is a software update owners will need to visit a dealer for.2018-2020 Ford F-150AdvertisementAdvertisementF-150s may not have their daytime running lights dim properly when the headlight switch is moved from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On." A minor problem, Ford must still fix the issue as it is in violation of a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. Again, a simple update should fix the problem.2018 Ford F-150Other 2018 F-150s may suffer from the wrong gear being displayed, but only if owners move from Park to Drive too quickly. Here, another software fix should get owners back on track and in the right gear.2017 Ford F-150On some units, the instrument cluster could fail to display anything when temps are too low.. Ford dealers will update software to fix this recall.Whether you're into pickups or not, you've heard of the Ford F-150 because someone you know has driven or is driving one.2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, Lincoln NavigatorAdvertisementAdvertisementOn 2019 Ford Mustangs, Lincoln Navigators, and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles, the cluster may again go blank, but this time on startup. Ford says the problem is a memory chip within the cluster. Like the majority of these re-issued recalls, the fix is a software update.This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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