Ford Motor Company is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the U.S. due to multiple safety concerns, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalls cover issues ranging from faulty instrument panel displays to brake fluid leaks and problems with tail lights and airbags.
One major recall involves more than 355,000 Ford trucks from the 2025-2026 model years, including the F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and the 2025 F-150. The problem lies with the instrument panel cluster, which controls the dashboard display showing important information like speed and fuel levels. If the panel fails when the engine starts, key warnings or speed readings might not show up. This could raise the risk of an accident. Ford plans to fix this by updating the software either at dealerships or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Separately, Ford is recalling nearly 500,000 SUVs and luxury vehicles over a brake fluid leak. A broken hose in the brake system could cause fluid to leak, making it harder to stop the vehicle in time. This recall affects 2015-2018 Ford Edge SUVs and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX models. So far, there have been no reports of crashes or injuries linked to this problem, and NHTSA estimates that around 1% of the vehicles actually have the defect.
In addition to these two major recalls, Ford is also pulling back over 213,000 vehicles due to faulty tail lights and roughly 101,000 vehicles because of a risk that airbags might tear when deployed. These recalls highlight ongoing safety checks automakers must perform to ensure their vehicles are reliable.
Ford owners affected by these recalls should keep an eye out for notices and arrange repairs promptly. The automaker is addressing these issues without charge to help keep drivers safe on the road.