Ford is known for its recalls. The automaker had over 580 recalls in 2025.
This doesn’t mean every recall is serious. And it doesn’t mean every recall is even bad. Ford – and other automakers – will often voluntarily recall vehicles when they feel there’s something that should be taken care of.
However, Ford did fire two-thirds of its leadership in an attempt to improve quality control. Any boss who said a vehicle was “good enough” had to go. Instead of releasing vehicles that later fall on the customer to repair, Ford wanted to be more like Toyota, where it makes sure everything is as good as can be before it sells.
While quality has improved, the recalls haven’t. Ford reached 80 recalls this year. Well, 81 if you count the most current one.
The F-Series recall that sorta doesn’t matter
The current recall is for Ford’s F-Series pickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued Recall 26V653, which addresses an issue with analog gauges in F-Series trucks. Apparently, the needles are getting stuck or moving around wildly.
The recall affects 102,159 vehicles. This includes trucks across the entire range, even the F-750 Super Duty. This includes the following vehicles produced between December 2024 and April 2026:
- F-250: 43,300
- F-350: 26,354
- F-450: 6,847
- F-600: 2,827
Then, there is a pickup truck from 2026:
- F-150: 10,570
There is one more:
- F-750 Super Duty: 1
Yes, just one.
This is yet another Ford recall that isn’t all too serious. There are a lot of those. And they can still be a pain in the butt since customers have to go to a dealership and get it fixed. Ford could have easily chosen not to announce a recall, but the automaker didn’t want to risk anyone getting distracted or annoyed while driving.
Again, most recalls – including Ford’s – are not catastrophes. Despite its recalls, Ford is outperforming many other automakers in brand loyalty and safety. That’s because all of these seemingly insignificant recalls continue to make their vehicles safer.
But does it have to be at the expense of the driver?
