Ford Motor Company has decided to recall a total of 295,449 diesel-engine trucks that have been fitted with defective fuel pumps, which can cause sudden loss of power and consequently may increase risks for accident occurrence. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this recall on Tuesday, referring to the possible biodiesel deposit accumulation on pump drivetrain roller components, which today could cause failure of the high-pressure fuel pump.
During that time, drivers are likely to experience effects such as longer crank times to start the engine, a Check Engine Light (CEL), unusual engine noises, or perhaps loss of engine power. Ford said that although these symptoms may be concerning and alarming, “in regard to communication on Tuesday, we are not aware of any crashes, injuries, or fires that are connected to this condition.
Affected models and next steps
The recall applies to several models, including the following:
- 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600
- 2021-2022 Ford F-650 and F-750
In these specific terms, Ford would initially offer free powertrain control module software for updating purposes to affected vehicle owners who would receive notification letters from January 13th, 2025. For further details, affected customers can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 under recall number 24S78. Alternatively, vehicle owners can reach NHTSA through the safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.gov using recall number 24V-957 for more information.
Additional Ford recalls announced
The diesel truck recall is part of a series of recalls Ford issued on the same day, highlighting various safety concerns across different vehicle models.
- Compact SUVs: Ford issued a recall on 20,597 compact sport utility vehicles, including certain models within the 2020-2024 range of Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair, due to a risk of battery malfunction. Recall letters starting January 20, 2025, will indicate recall number 24S79 by Ford and 24V-954 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Lincoln Nautilus SUVs: Lincoln has recalled about 50,000 Nautilus vehicles for faulty power windows for the 2024-2025 model years. The automatic window reversal system may not detect an object obstruction and fails to meet the minimum reversal distance requirements, creating the risk of injury. Letters are expected to be mailed starting January 13, 2025, with recall number 24C43 by Ford and 24V-953 by NHTSA.
- Rear-view camera malfunction: Ford is recalling over 30,000 units of its 2019 Flex model, along with units of the 2919 Fiesta and Lincoln MKT, due to possible intermittent problems with its rear-view camera that could fog up the driver’s view for undue time when reversing. The notification letters will start mailing between February 2 and February 7, 2025. This recall is classified as 24S75 by Ford and 24V-951 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Read more: Ford issue recall over potentially dangerous steering fault in these models.
Ford’s history of recall challenges
This string of recall notices has come to the fore around scrutiny of how Ford handled previous safety issues. As far back as November, the company was fined by NHTSA $165 million for delaying actions regarding a recall that was issued in 2020 concerning more than 620,000 vehicles within the U.S. due to defects with their rear-view cameras. The recall, which now covers over 700,000 vehicles across North America, also shows that such action needs to be better done for the sake of drivers and passengers.
Apart from this, the NHTSA has also initiated investigations about other recalls at Ford, including those affecting the 2019-2020 Ford Expedition and the models 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick.
At a time when Ford fights to sort out these challenges, it is still necessary for drivers to ensure they are aware of safety recalls that may concern their cars and act promptly on any repair notices they receive.
