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FACT CHECK #2THRKLLF
06/30/26 · 1:57 PM UTC · 10 SOURCES
“Ford is the most recalled automaker in the United States.”
HIGH CONFIDENCE
TL;DR ·Ford has consistently led the U.S. market in total safety recalls for several consecutive years.
WHAT WE FOUND
Ford Motor Company has been the most recalled automaker in the United States for several consecutive years, including 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 . High-credibility reports based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data confirm that Ford issued a record 153 safety recalls in 2025, the highest of any manufacturer . This trend has persisted into 2026, with the company already recalling 11.2 million vehicles as of mid-year . In the 12-month period between April 2025 and March 2026, the total volume of vehicles affected by Ford recalls reached a staggering 19,561,427 units . Sources indicate that Ford has been the king of recalls in the U.S. market for five years running .
SOURCES
- 1 · autoinsurance.comACADEMICCar Recall Facts and Statistics 2026
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- 2 · cbsnews.comACADEMICFord leads automakers with record 153 recalls in 2025, study finds - CBS Detroit
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- 3 · autoevolution.comWEBFord Is the Most Recalled Automaker in the United States for the Fifth Year Running - autoevolution
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- 4 · motor1.comWEBFord Has Already Recalled 11.2 Million Cars This Year
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- 5 · woodardinjurylaw.comWEBFord Recall Statistics [2025 - 2026]
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- 6 · testmiles.comWEBFord’s Record Recall Year: What the Numbers Actually Show
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- 7 · foxbusiness.comWEBFord power loss recall is among 152 total vehicle recalls in 2025 | Fox Business
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- 8 · nxsmediawire.comWEBFord’s Record Recall Year: What the Numbers Actually Show
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- 9 · wane.comWEBFord’s Record Recall Year: What the Numbers Actually Show | WANE 15
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- 10 · howtogeek.comWEBMost recalled cars vs. ones that rarely go back to the shop
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