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Ford Hires 350 Engineers, Tops Quality Survey Despite Recall

6/27/2026

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Ford hired 350 veteran “gray beard” engineers over three years to fix quality problems.
Ford led mainstream segment in J.D. Power Quality Survey released June 25, with the F-150, Super Duty and Mustang topping their categories.
CEO Jim Farley said warranty and recall costs are decreasing, adding millions toward Ford’s $1 billion cost-cut goal.
Ford remains the most recalled automaker in America and expects $1 billion in warranty and materials costs this year.

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Ford hired 350 veteran “gray beard” engineers over three years to fix quality problems.
Ford led mainstream segment in J.D. Power Quality Survey released June 25, with the F-150, Super Duty and Mustang topping their categories.
CEO Jim Farley said warranty and recall costs are decreasing, adding millions toward Ford’s $1 billion cost-cut goal.
Ford remains the most recalled automaker in America and expects $1 billion in warranty and materials costs this year.