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Ford Re-recalls 389,316 SUVs, Trucks; Starts Daily Teardowns

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ford has started daily engine teardowns at its Essex plant to prevent future recalls.
The company announced a re-recall of 389,316 vehicles, including 255,404 Focus SUVs and 91,190 F-150 pickups.
Owners will receive notification letters on July 6, after which dealers will install the required software updates at no charge.
Ford reports rapid declines in warranty claim metrics since the daily teardown program began.

History

Historical Context

Toyota’s 2009-2011 recall of roughly 9 million vehicles over floor-mat and accelerator-pedal faults sparked NHTSA investigations and a $1.2 billion criminal penalty. That precedent shaped Ford’s July 2024 re-recall of 389,316 Focus SUVs and F-150 pickups, prompting CEO Jim Farley to order daily engine teardowns to restore confidence, industry-wide and safety across the supply chain.

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Story summary

Ford has started daily engine teardowns at its Essex plant to prevent future recalls.
The company announced a re-recall of 389,316 vehicles, including 255,404 Focus SUVs and 91,190 F-150 pickups.
Owners will receive notification letters on July 6, after which dealers will install the required software updates at no charge.
Ford reports rapid declines in warranty claim metrics since the daily teardown program began.

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