Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles due to risk of engine stall from faulty fuel pumps

07/16/2025 / By Laura Harris

Ford is recalling 850,318 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a low-pressure fuel pump defect that could cause engine stalls while driving, increasing crash risk.
Impacted vehicles include 2021–2023 Ford F-Series trucks, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator and Aviator. Ford estimates 10 percent may actually experience the failure.
Drivers may notice misfiring, rough idling, reduced engine power or a check engine light. Failures are more likely in hot weather or low-fuel conditions.
Ford has not finalized a repair. Notification letters began mailing on July 14, with follow-ups once a remedy is ready.
This recall follows several others in 2025, including 273,789 SUVs for brake line defects (May), 33,000+ vehicles for fuel injector fire risks (April), 272,817 vehicles for battery power loss (January) – all part of a broader pattern of repeated safety concerns.

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles across its Ford and Lincoln brands due to a defect in low-pressure fuel pumps that could cause engines to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

In a safety notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 8, Ford said the low-pressure fuel pump may fail unexpectedly, leading to a sudden loss of fuel delivery to the engine.

“Affected vehicles may lose fuel pressure and flow from the fuel tank due to failure of the low-pressure fuel pump. This can cause a lack of fuel delivery to the engine and result in an engine stall. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash,” the July 8 recall notice states. (Related: Ford halts U.S. vehicle shipments to China amid retaliatory tariffs.)

Ford warns that engine stalls can occur without warning, though drivers may notice signs beforehand. These include poor engine performance such as misfiring, rough idling, reduced engine power or an illuminated check engine light. The automaker noted that failures are more likely to happen in hot weather or when the vehicle is running on low fuel.

The recall affects Ford 2021-2022: F-150, Mustang; 2021-2023: Bronco, Explorer, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty; and 2022: Expedition, as well as Lincoln 2021-2022: Navigator and 2021-2023: Aviator. In total, 850,318 vehicles are impacted, with Ford estimating that approximately 10 percent may actually experience the fuel pump failure.

Despite the serious safety risk, Ford said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue. The company has not yet finalized a repair solution. Initial notification letters will be mailed to vehicle owners beginning July 14, with a second round to follow once a fix is determined.

Affected owners are encouraged to contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall number 25S75, or the NHTSA safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171). Additional information is available at www.nhtsa.gov, using recall number 25V-455.

Consumers are advised to check their vehicle’s recall status online or through their dealership and to take caution if they experience symptoms of fuel pump failure.

Ford recalled hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to faulty parts over the past eight months

The latest recall adds to a growing list of recalls due to faulty parts.

For instance, in May, the company recalled 273,789 full-size SUVs in the U.S. due to a potentially serious brake defect that could lead to reduced braking performance or even complete brake failure. The recall, disclosed in documents filed with the NHTSA, included 223,315 Ford Expeditions and 50,474 Lincoln Navigators manufactured between 2022 and 2024.

Ford said at that time that the vehicles may have front brake lines that were improperly routed during assembly, allowing them to contact the engine’s air cleaner outlet pipe. Over time, the friction can wear down the brake lines, causing brake fluid to leak and compromising stopping power.

In April, over 33,000 Ford Escapes and Bronco Sport models were recalled due to cracked fuel injectors that could leak gasoline onto hot engine components, risking spontaneous under-hood fires. The defect persisted despite two prior recalls intended to resolve it.

In January, Ford recalled 272,817 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles over 12-volt battery issues that could cause sudden power loss to critical systems, including hazard lights and engine control. In December 2024, a separate battery-related recall affected select 2020-2024 Escape and Lincoln Corsair models.

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