Ford's withdrawal of 850,000 vehicles impairs its advancement in vehicle quality rankings
**Ford Announces Large-Scale Recall of Vehicles Due to Faulty Fuel Pumps**
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of over 850,000 vehicles, affecting various models including the Ford Bronco, F-150, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Lincoln Aviator, and Navigator. The recall, identified by Ford as number 25S75 and confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under number 25V455, is due to a problem with the low-pressure fuel delivery module (FDM).
The issue lies within the jet pump of the FDM, which becomes contaminated internally. This contamination is more prevalent when the fuel level is low and is exacerbated in warm weather conditions. The reduced internal clearances increase friction and sensitivity to vapor lock, potentially causing the engine to stall.
The recall affects the following models: - **Ford Models**: F-150 (2021-2022), Bronco (2021-2023), Explorer (2021-2023), Expedition (2022), Mustang (2021-2022), F-250 SD (2021-2023), F-350 SD (2021-2023), F-450 SD (2021-2023), and F-550 SD (2021-2023). - **Lincoln Models**: Aviator (2021-2023) and Navigator (2021-2022).
Prior to fuel pump failure, customers may experience poor engine performance, a check engine light, or a reduction in engine power. The risk of engine stalling while driving increases the likelihood of a crash, although Ford says it is not aware of any accidents, fires, injuries, or property damage because of the issue.
Ford has significantly increased testing to failure on critical systems such as powertrains, steering, and braking. The supplier of the faulty fuel pumps is likely to pay for the majority of the repairs. However, a fix for the fuel pump issue is not currently available.
Ford views this recall as a positive step for its quality, according to a Ford spokesperson. The company plans to notify owners about the problem between Jul 14, 2025, and Jul 18, 2025. Vehicle owners are advised to contact Ford customer service for updates and assistance.
Mary Conway, a professional automotive journalist with decades of experience specializing in automotive news analysis, covers the Detroit Three and has an affection for the Motor City, as her father ran a gas station while she was growing up in Wisconsin.
The large-scale recall by Ford, affecting models across the industry, may impact the company's finance as they grapple with the costs of fixing faulty fuel pumps and notifying owners. The transportation sector could potentially see delays or disruptions due to the recall, as thousands of vehicles are affected, and a solution to the fuel pump issue is yet to be found.
