America’s most iconic car company has issued another recall.
On Wednesday, Ford Motor Company posted a safety bulletin for 355,000 trucks in the US over an issue with the screen behind the steering wheel, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The recall affects 278,000 2025 F-150 pickups and 77,000 full-size 2025 and 2026 truck models – the F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD.
Ford’s F-series line of pickup trucks is perennially America’s best-selling car.
Around 100 drivers experienced issues with the instrument panel cluster, a screen that displays critical information, including speed, fuel level, and navigation.
The NHTSA stated that it was not aware of any crashes resulting from the issue. Ford also said it hasn’t heard about any collisions because of the problem.
Ford tells the Daily Mail that the trucks will all receive an over-the-air update to fix the issue. The updates are ‘more convenient for customers compared to an in-person dealer visit,’ the company said.
It added that the panel may fail when the engine is started.
Ford has recalled 355,000 cars, including 277,000 F-150 pickup trucks
Ford’s vehicles often include a video graphic sequence that highlights the car’s best qualities — some Mustangs show a running pony, while trucks show a metal plate with the phrase ‘built Ford tough’ crashing on a block of cement.
However, for some truck owners, their screens would go blank after the visuals.
Ford’s recalls continue
The automaker has made history this year — and not the kind it wants to make.
So far in 2025, the car company has issued 105 recalls. That is the most ever by a brand in an entire year, and there are still three months left.
The next five most recalled major automakers — Chrysler, Volkswagen, GM, Mercedes-Benz, and Honda — have issued a combined 87 safety bulletins this year.
And it’s not a new issue for Ford. The automaker led American vehicle recalls in three of the past four years as well.
This year’s issues with parts and updates span all manner of systems — the company has issued bulletins for engine part issues, technical glitches, seatbelt problems, accessory batteries, loose electrical connections, and door jams.
Ford assembles a majority of its vehicles – around 77 percent – in plants around the US
Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, has been up front about the car company’s recall issue
Around half of Ford’s recalls have been fixed with an over-the-air update that doesn’t require a trip to the dealership mechanic
Ford tells the Daily Mail that around half of its recalls are resolved without requiring a trip to the dealership.
The company has been rolling out technology to update vehicles through its extensive network of American dealerships.
And, it has improved technical operations on their factory line, including AI and parts screenings, to catch parts problems before they reach customers.
In a 2024 earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company spent $4.8 billion annually on recalls.
The top boss unveiled a ‘build and hold’ model for several US-built models.
After the products finished rolling through Ford assembly plants, the car company held trucks in giant parking lots, allowing engineers to assess their build quality.
Farley said the new process helped the company avoid 12 safety and technical recalls. It also temporarily cut into profits.
‘Our earnings may be a little lumpy,’ he said during an April 2024 earnings call.
‘What we’re going to see long term is fewer recalls and lower warranty costs because of this new process.’
A majority of Ford’s vehicles — around 77 percent — are assembled in the US.
Mechanics speaking to the Daily Mail have said they’re skeptical that the US workforce is getting paid enough to meaningfully fix the parts issues.
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