In July 2025, Ford Motors announced a recall affecting over 850,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the U.S. This recall is due to a defective fuel pump that can cause the engine to stall while driving.
This massive recall includes many of Ford’s 2021-2023 models, including the Ford Super Duty, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Mustang, Explorer, as well as the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator. If you drive one of these vehicles, here’s what you should know about the Ford recall, what models it impacts, and what steps you should take next.
Why Is Ford Recalling These Vehicles?
Ford determined that a low-pressure fuel pump in certain vehicles may fail, particularly in hot weather or when fuel levels are low. If the fuel pump stops working properly, the engine could hesitate, misfire, lose power, or even stall entirely.
No injuries or accidents have been linked to the defect at this point. However, an unexpected engine stall can put you and others at serious risk, particularly at highway speeds or in busy traffic.
This issue has prompted Ford Motors to take action with this recall, which seeks to address the problem and ensure vehicles are fit to drive.
Which Models Are Impacted?
The recall includes a wide range of vehicles built between 2021 and 2023. Notably, it includes one of Ford’s most iconic and widely sold lines, the Ford F-Series.
The affected models include:
- Ford F-150 (2021–2022)
- Ford Super Duty trucks (F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550; 2021–2023)
- Ford Bronco (2021–2023)
- Ford Mustang (2021–2022)
- Ford Explorer (2021–2023)
- Ford Expedition (2022)
- Lincoln Aviator (2021–2023)
- Lincoln Navigator (2021–2022)
Ford estimates that only about 10% of recalled vehicles actually have the defective fuel pump. However, all affected owners are being advised to be diligent and watch for warning signs.
Ford’s Record-Breaking Recall Year
In the first half of 2025, Ford issued 89 recalls, more than any U.S. automaker has ever issued in a single year. That’s nearly one recall every two days, surpassing the previous annual record held by General Motors in 2014.
Industry analysts say Ford’s aggressive recall activity results from an expanded internal audit process and a strategy to address both hardware and software issues early. Though it has strained dealership service capacity, Ford Motors executives maintain that this proactive stance will lead to long-term quality gains and safer vehicles.
What Happens Next?
Ford began sending notification letters to owners starting July 14, 2025. And a second letter will follow once a permanent fix becomes available. Repairs will be free at authorized Ford dealerships for qualifying vehicle owners.
In the meantime, if you notice your engine running rough, losing power, or stalling—especially in hot conditions or with a low tank—contact your dealer immediately. You can also check your vehicle’s recall status on the NHTSA recall website using your VIN.
Make sure to keep track of any repairs you pursue and any communications with the dealer or manufacturer. These records can be useful if you end up needing to pursue legal action.
Could My Car Qualify as a Lemon?
For many drivers, the provided repair may resolve the issue. However, if your car spends an unreasonable amount of time out of service, or you have to keep bringing it back for the same issue, your vehicle may qualify as a lemon under state or federal lemon laws.
Lemon laws are designed to protect consumers who purchase or lease a vehicle with a persistent, unresolved defect(s). If your car meets the law’s criteria, you may be entitled to a replacement, refund, or cash settlement.
How Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Can Help
At Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center®, our attorneys have assisted over 60,000 vehicle owners and lessees over the past 30 years. If your vehicle was affected by the Ford fuel pump recall, and you continue to experience problems after the provided repair attempt—or your car remains out of service for an extended period—you may have a case under the lemon law.
Don’t keep driving a defective car and risk your safety. Contact Krohn & Moss, Ltd. today for a free lemon law case review. We’ll help you understand your rights and work to get you the compensation or replacement vehicle you’re owed.
