Ford is no stranger to recalls; however, the latest recall for the Detroit giant and member of “The Big Three” automotive companies in the United States has affected roughly 200,000 of their most popular models. The automotive sector is faced with recalls regularly, and the biggest car manufacturers need to implement stringent quality control processes to avoid recalls. Considering the massive scale of production and sheer volume of vehicles that Ford produces, the odd recall can be expected. The question is, how long has Ford known about the issue?
Ford is working hard to keep its position aloft in the automotive world
Ford is easily one of the most recognizable brands in the world. They have managed to successfully enter nearly every market on the globe. Ford pioneered the mass-produced car for the public and experienced generational success in the process. As the world evolved, Ford was determined to replicate the innovation being experienced in society and continue with that pioneering spirit as one of America’s manufacturing powerhouses.
Every couple of decades, as society shifts towards the latest trend, Ford has managed to shift its design and manufacturing to suit the requirements of the everyday person, their target market. The working class, blue-collar collar everyday person who works hard and values their money has always found a home behind the wheel of a Ford.
Ford’s success allowed it to pursue its motorsport dreams
As a result of Ford’s massive global sales success, it was an inevitability that it would make the venture into the world of motorsport. The 24-hour race at Le Mans is seen as the ultimate test of both man and machine. Ford made it their goal to beat Ferrari and developed the iconic Ford GT that managed to do that in 1966. The GT went on to become the most iconic Ford ever made and lives on as one of the finest race cars ever made by America.
Recalls show the world the dark side of the automotive industry
Ford’s manufacturing prowess has never come into question; however, as the world adopts the new technology that allows the newest renditions of models to be controlled entirely by the car’s computer, problems were going to arise. Ford has been hard at work adopting the new technology into their cars, with some varied results. Recalls affect the biggest and best manufacturers in the world. The question becomes, how long did Ford allow the problem to persist?
What are the details around the latest recall for Ford?
The latest recall that Ford has been forced to deal with affects 200,000 Mustang Mach-E Vehicles. The iconic Mustang has been flying out of dealerships, as it normally does. However, customers have reported that the door latches remained locked once the driver exits the car, locking any occupants inside the car. As Ford continues its research and development, which it has become globally renowned for, this recall is a worrying development for Ford.
The recall is reportedly going to affect 2021 through 2025 model year Mustang Mach-E models. While Ford has stated that affected customers need only to bring their car in for a software upgrade at no charge, what’s truly concerning is that the recall states that Transport Canada raised the issue with the Ford Motor Company way back in 2022.
Can Ford recover from this latest recall from the US government?
The short answer is yes. A company like Ford has achieved(we hate to say it), the “too big to fail” title that the American economy tends to impose on its biggest companies. The world has been distracted by the novelty of the Robotaxi at the moment, but the Fords of this world need to address these concerning “software issues” that, if not dealt with, could have disastrous, even fatal consequences. This recall is a small issue in the bigger scope of things, but what worries us is the fact that Ford knew and did nothing until being told to do so.
For more information about this recall, check the report 25V-404 recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
