Episode notes
Ford has initiated recalls for nearly 625,000 F-Series Super Duty trucks and Mustang sports cars due to two distinct safety-related defects. The first recall targets 2020-2022 Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty models equipped with the 360 View Camera System, which suffers from a software flaw that can render the rearview camera display too dark or too light, impairing driver visibility. The second recall affects 2015-2017 Ford Mustang models, where a design issue can cause the seatbelt anchor pretensioner cable to corrode and fail when exposed to salt water, a common occurrence in snowy climates.
These actions are part of a broader pattern of significant quality control challenges for the automaker in 2025. During the third quarter of the year, Ford accounted for nearly 60% of all vehicle recalls, affecting over five million of its ve ...