- Ford issued four different recalls for various models, affecting a large vehicle population in the US.
- They concern issues with the high pressure fuel pumps, rear-view cameras, windows, and batteries.
- Owners of the affected models will be notified by letter, so they can visit their nearest dealer.
It seems like Ford’s quality control team had their hands full this week as the company issued not one, not two, but four separate recalls, affecting a combined total of 394,466 vehicles. No, this isn’t some grand conspiracy where all their models spontaneously combust at once, as each recall addresses entirely unrelated issues across a mix of Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
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Diesel Troubles: Super Duty Trucks
The largest recalls in the batch targets 295,449 diesel-powered Super Duty trucks. Why? Apparently, their high-pressure fuel pumps aren’t too happy when biodiesel deposits build up on the pump’s drivetrain roller components. Over time, this could lead to pump failure.
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According to the company, the affected vehicles include F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 trucks from the 2020-2022 model years, as well as F650 and F750 trucks from the 2021-2022 model years. The fix involves updating the powertrain control module software, which will be performed free of charge at the nearest dealership.
Windows, Cameras, and Batteries
The remaining three recalls are smaller in scale but no less inconvenient. First, let’s talk about the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus. Ford recalled 47,818 units of the premium SUV because the automatic window reversal system might fail to stop the window when it detects an obstruction. Translation: don’t stick your fingers in there unless you enjoy TikTok infamy. Fixing it involves a recalibration of the door modules on both the driver’s and passenger’s side, again, free of charge.
Next up, Ford has recalled 30,715 units of the 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT, as they could display a black or distorted image on their rearview cameras. According to NHTSA, the remedy is currently under development, and the affected owners will be notified by letter.
Last but not least, a total of 20,484 units of the 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair might have a manufacturing defect in their high voltage battery cells, which could cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure.
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Owners have to take their Ford and Lincoln SUVs to their dealers for a free software update to the battery energy control module, with a replacement of the battery pack performed wherever deemed necessary.
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