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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Chrys Brent Deiparine

Ford Recall 2026: Botched Past Repairs Force 125K F-150, Escape, and Fusion Models Back Over Fire and Crash Risks

Ford is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles across four safety campaigns after discovering that some earlier recall repairs were not completed correctly, potentially leaving owners exposed to fire, crash and injury risks.

The recalls affect selected F-150 trucks, Escape SUVs, Focus models and Fusion sedans. The issue is not only the original defects but the fact that some previous fixes were recorded as complete even though required software updates or repairs were not properly carried out.

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