What implications does this carry for Ford and investors? The consequences are serious. Quality issues could damage consumer trust and increase warranty and recall costs. Ford stock remains down approximately 15% over the past 12 months,

The automaker reported 89 recalls in the first six months of 2025, which sets a record for any single car manufacturer for a full year. The new record puts Ford ahead of U.S. manufacturers, with data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showing the auto giant has issued more recalls than the total combined for the next five automakers.

Ford is recalling over 850,000 vehicles. The company says a fuel pump problem could “result in an engine stall while driving.” In the first half of 2025, Ford has issued more recalls than any automaker has in a full-year period.