🔥 Trending Ford Recalls Ranger and Everest Models Again Over Transmission Fault

Ford has issued several recalls recently, impacting a significant number of vehicles due to various safety concerns. These recalls address issues ranging from transmission problems to faulty wipers and drivetrain components, which could increase the risk of accidents ³⁷⁸.

Overview of Recent Ford Recalls

Ford's recent recall activity has been substantial. In a two-week period leading up to July 13, 2026, nearly 1 million vehicles were recalled ⁵. As of July 15, 2026, Ford has 212 active product recalls in its database ⁴.

Key Recall Incidents and Affected Models

Several prominent recalls have been announced:

• Transmission Park Pawl Issue (June 2026): Ford recalled over 740,000 vehicles due to a problem with the transmission park pawl, which could prevent the transmission from engaging in park, leading to a rollaway risk ³. Affected models include:
• 2020-2022 Ford Escape ³
• 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport ³
• 2022 Ford Maverick ³
• Wiper, Drivetrain, and Pedestrian Warning Issues (July 2026): Over 177,000 vehicles were recalled for various issues, including faulty wipers, drivetrain problems, and issues with pedestrian warning systems ⁷⁹. Specific models involved are:
• Certain new and used Mustang models ⁷⁹
• Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid ⁷⁹
• Explorer Hybrid vehicles ⁷⁹
• Mustang Recalls (July 2026): More than 100,000 Mustangs were recalled across two separate actions, both citing reasons that could increase the risk of a crash ⁸.
• F-150 Transmission Recall (May 2026): Ford recalled 1.4 million F-150 pickups due to faulty transmissions ⁶.
• Mustang Mach-E Visibility Recall (February 2026): Over 45,000 Mustang Mach-E cars were recalled because of faulty lights that reduced visibility ⁶.
• Expedition Center Console Recall (May 2026): More than half a million Expedition SUVs were part of a recall related to their center consoles, with interim notification letters sent out in mid-June 2026 ¹⁰.

What to Do If Your Vehicle is Recalled

If you own a Ford vehicle, it is crucial to check if it is affected by any of these recalls.

1. Check Your VIN: The most reliable way to determine if your vehicle is part of a recall is to use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). You can do this on the official Ford support websites for the U.S. ¹ or Canada ².
2. Contact Ford: You can also contact Ford's Customer Relationship Center for assistance. The U.S. number is (800) 392-3673 ¹, and the Canadian number is (800) 565-3673 ².
3. Act Immediately: If your vehicle is recalled, it is recommended to stop using the recalled product immediately ⁴.
4. Free Remedy: Ford or the retailer will provide a free remedy, which could be a refund, repair, or replacement, depending on the specific recall ⁴. For software-related issues, dealers will often update the vehicle's software free of charge ⁶.