Last update 16. 02. 2024
16 recalls for 9 Ford models in 2023
Ford has 16 recalls for 9 models in the EU Safety Gate (formerly Rapex) system for 2023. Like last year, Ford is seventh in the overall table.
Ford’s most recalled model is the Focus, with four recalls. The Kuga SUV was called into dealerships three times. The oldest Fords recalled are from 2019.
Safety Gate does not provide the numbers of potentially affected cars in its reports, so we always verify them from other sources. Since the beginning of 2023, we have also been monitoring the database of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), which publishes the numbers and also includes Ford recalls that Safety Gate does not record. Some of them can be found below. Also new is a link to our other website with Ford recalls in the USA.
Ford recalls in Safety Gate
In 2023, the following Ford models were recalled. Recalls will be displayed when you click on the link.
These models were recalled in 2023. See also the latest recalls.
Ford recalls in the German KBA database
From our KBA section, we pick out some of the largest Ford recalls of the past year.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: The battery switch continues to overheat after the recall
- Ford Kuga: Possible loss of steering
- Ford Puma: Potential impairment of the passenger protection system
- Ford Explorer and Transit Custom: The engine failure and fire
- Ford Galaxy, Kuga and S-Max: Rupture of the oil pan with a risk of fire
- Ford Focus: The rear seat belt buckle riveting
- Fire risk with Ford Bronco, Escape and Kuga
- More KBA recalls for Ford
Ford recalls in the United Kingdom
You can also find Ford recalls on our website car-recalls.co.uk. These are the recalls published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the UK.
Ford recalls in the United States
Another new feature for 2023 was the launch of our sister site car-recalls.com, featuring (not only) Ford’ U.S. recalls.
Check also the Service Bulletin (TSB)
This summary is not intended to provide comprehensive information on all Ford recalls in 2023. Only those that have been reported to the European Safety Gate alert system are listed. In addition to recalls, car manufacturers also carry out so-called service campaigns (Technical Service Bulletin – TSB), which are not reported anywhere and are only carried out on vehicles that arrive at an authorised workshop for servicing. We describe the difference between a recall and a service campaign in more detail in this article. This overview should prompt second-hand owners of older cars to contact an authorised workshop and ask if any recall or service campaign has been announced for a particular car. We advise how to do this here.
Ford recalls in 2023 by model
Ford Expedition
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition (2020 – 2021) | 27/03/2023 | Improper battery junction box covers can result in damage such as cracks, excessive deformation, melting, broken rings and/or broken latch.... |
✅ All Expedition’s recalls
Ford F-150
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 (2022 – 2023) | 07/11/2023 | The rear axle wiring can touch the rear axle housing and rub against it over time, damaging the electric parking... |
✅ All F-150’s recalls
Ford Fiesta
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta (2023) | 05/08/2023 | The screw/nut of the front suspension lower ball joint is not correctly tightened. This can cause the swivel joint to... |
| Ford Fiesta (2019 – 2022) | 30/04/2023 | Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment and/or skidding for... |
✅ All Fiesta recalls
Ford Focus
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus (2023) | 14/08/2023 | Due to improper fixing, the 48V battery cable may become detached. This can lead to overheating and electric arc formation,... |
| Ford Focus (2023) | 31/07/2023 | Faulty rear seat-belt buckles could impair the restraining effect and could open in case of an accident, increasing the risk... |
| Ford Focus (2021) | 30/04/2023 | The panoramic sunroof trim panel may be incorrectly attached and may come off while the vehicle is in motion, creating... |
| Ford Focus (2019 – 2022) | 30/04/2023 | Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment and/or skidding for... |
✅ All Focus recalls
Ford Kuga
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Kuga (2021) | 22/12/2023 | The steering wheel may no longer return to the middle position due to a loosened pin in the steering box... |
| Ford Kuga (2021) | 06/05/2023 | Damage to the roof frame coating and failure of the glass panel adhesive primer may cause the panoramic roof to... |
| Ford Kuga (2019 – 2022) | 30/04/2023 | Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment and/or skidding for... |
✅ All Kuga’s recalls
Ford Mustang
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang Mach-E (2020) | 24/03/2023 | The restraining bar on the front storage compartment may become loose, which could cause the bonnet to open while driving,... |
✅ All Mustang’s recalls
Ford Puma
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Puma (2019 – 2022) | 30/04/2023 | Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment and/or skidding for... |
✅ All Puma’s recalls
Ford Ranger
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger (2022 – 2023) | 27/11/2023 | Due to a faulty installation, the shaft may fail and break in or near the transfer box. This could cause... |
| Ford Ranger (2022) | 11/07/2023 | The seat belt retention function may be faulty. This increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.... |
✅ All Ranger’s recalls
Ford Tourneo
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Tourneo Connect (2022) | 14/01/2023 | Lower control arms may not meet specifications, which can cause these parts to break. In such cases, a wheel might... |
✅ All Tourneo’s recalls
Useful links
- Ford Reliability
- Ford Owners’ Reviews
- Ford recalls by model
- Ford recalls in 2022
- Other manufacturers in 2023
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