Ford Motor Company Faces Mounting Recall Crisis in 2025
Ford Motor Company's quality control woes have escalated into a full-blown crisis in 2025, with 1.9 million vehicles recalled globally due to faulty rearview cameras. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration flagged issues ranging from inverted images to blank screens across multiple models, including the F-Series trucks and Lincoln Navigator.
CEO Jim Farley's three-year quality improvement initiative appears to have stalled, as warranty claims continue to pressure earnings. The latest recall compounds existing challenges, requiring physical dealership interventions rather than simpler software fixes—a costly distinction for the Detroit automaker.
Investors are watching closely as repeated recalls erode confidence. The company's struggle to implement durable solutions raises questions about operational execution during a critical transition period for the automotive industry.