Ford Motor Company has crossed an eye-popping milestone in 2024 issuing its 104th recall in less than nine months. The sudden jump from 98 to 104 recalls not only underscores ongoing quality control headaches but also cements Ford’s position as the automaker with the most recalls by a staggering margin.
Ford’s Recall Count vs. Competitors
To put this into perspective, the second-highest automaker on the recall charts is Stellantis (FCA), with just 21 recalls so far this year. That means Ford has nearly five times more recalls than its nearest rival.
The scale becomes even more startling when comparing Ford’s recalls against several major automakers combined. Volkswagen, General Motors, Mercedes, Honda, Hyundai, and FCA together account for 77 recalls. Ford alone tops that total by 27, highlighting the automaker’s disproportionate struggles.
Parking Light Issues Drive F-150 Recalls
Three of Ford’s latest recalls involve the best-selling F-150 pickup. Roughly 22,166 trucks from the 2022 model year are affected by flickering parking lights when headlights are activated. Depending on the truck, dealers will either update the LED driver module software or replace the LED control module in addition to the update.
While the issue may sound minor, Ford has to act swiftly since visibility-related recalls are closely monitored by regulators due to their potential safety risks.
Mustang Recall Tied To Earlier Repair
Even Ford’s halo car hasn’t escaped the recall storm. A single 2024 Mustang is being recalled due to an instrument cluster problem linked to a botched earlier repair. The glitch can prevent the display from working at startup or even while driving. Fortunately, the fix is straightforward—dealers will update the software in the instrument cluster.
Lincoln Models Hit By Botched Fixes
Ford’s luxury arm, Lincoln, isn’t immune either. One of the newest recalls affects 102 Nautilus crossovers from the 2024 and 2025 model years. This stems from a failed repair related to automatic window reversal systems, which are designed to stop and reverse if an obstacle, such as a hand or finger, is detected. Dealers will now install the proper software for both the driver and passenger door modules.
Another Lincoln issue involves 41,875 Corsair SUVs built between 2020 and 2022. Regulators found that water intrusion could affect rearview camera connections, preventing the image from displaying. To fix the problem, dealers will replace both the rearview camera and its wiring harness.
What This Means For Ford
Crossing the 100-recall threshold is more than a public relations challenge it’s a sign of persistent quality and production issues that Ford has struggled to shake off. For consumers, it means added inconvenience and potential safety risks. For Ford, it raises questions about oversight, manufacturing processes, and whether the company can rein in its spiraling recall numbers.
At 104 recalls and counting, Ford has set a record no automaker wants to hold and with months left in 2024, that number may climb even higher.
