NHTSA just labeled over 135,000 Ford vehicles an unreasonable safety risk, and the agency has not finished with Ford yet. With 36 recalls already logged in 2026 and a billion dollars in promised warranty savings on the line, the pressure on Jim Farley is reaching a breaking point.
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Ford just issued recalls covering nearly a million vehicles, and while that spells trouble for its own shareholders, a handful of publicly traded dealer groups are quietly positioned to profit from every car that rolls into the service bay.
The recalls cover Mustang wiper issues and Mustang Mach-E drivetrain parts.
Ford Motor Co. $30,000 EV Pickup truck was spotted testing recently as the battle for affordable EV pickup trucks heats up, but as CEO Jim Farley looks to the future, the automaker’s recall woes continue to pose challenges. $30,000 EV...
Ford (NYSE: F) ranked No. 1 among “Mainstream Brands” in the new J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. It was the first time it had occupied that spot since 2010. Much of that positive news was wiped out by a recall of more than 740,000 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The notice ... Ford Reputation Deeply Damaged by 740,000 Recall
Transmission problem affects SUVs and F-150 pickups.
The recall covers a transmission issue that could cause vehicles to roll away.
Ford (NYSE: F) recalls this year have topped 1.2 million vehicles. While its poor 2006 track record is not nearly as bad as last year’s, the company’s quality promise has fallen apart again. And, while moves into battery technology have lifted the stock, there is reason for investors to be worried. Ford can’t get its ... Ford Recalls Continue to Cripple Brand
Ford knows it has a problem with recalls: it is once again leading all other auto manufacturers by a large margin so far in 2026. CEO Jim Farley has said improving the quality of its vehicles is Ford's "largest near-term opportunity" to lower costs. Ford has issued 40 recalls so far this year. ...
Last year, during the company's third-quarter earnings call, Ford CFO Kumare Glahotra made a promise to investors. “Improving quality is the single biggest driver to close our cost gap. Better quality lowers warranty expense and reduces recalls,” Galhotra said. But so far this year, Ford once again ...
Tesla stock rose early Wednesday as the electric-vehicle maker recalled 218,868 cars to correct a rearview camera issue. Tesla shares were up 0.2% at $390.26, while and futures were up 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively. Benchmark oil prices were down 8% at just over $101 per barrel in early trading.