More than 164,000 Ford vehicles have been recalled across Canada for issues ranging from brakes not working to airbags not deploying.
Transport Canada initiated the recalls on Aug. 22 and updated it on Aug. 29.
The most widespread problems were issues like the speedometer, fuel gauge and warning lights not working due to a software problem, the government agency said in their note released Friday. Over 73,500 new models were recalled, including the 2025 and 2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super-Duties as well as the 2025 F-150 and 2026 F-600.
The recalls also affected the 2015-2018 models of the Ford Edge and the 2016-2018 models of the Lincoln MKX, with the agency saying that the rear brake hoses could burst and cause the brake fluid to leak. About 52,550 of the vehicles were recalled because of risks they wouldn’t brake properly.
Issues with the tail lights prompted a recall of the 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, with 18,200 getting pulled. Transport Canada says that the tail lights might not work when towing a trailer and the reduced visibility could cause a crash.
The list was rounded out by the 2024 and 2025 Ford Ranger, which saw 11,600 trucks recalled for problems with the airbags not inflating properly after a crash and 8,500 Ford Mustangs from 2024 and 2025 for problems with the exterior lights flickering.
The company says they’re working on solutions to the problems and will let all of the owners know by mail what their next steps should be. Repairs can be done at any Ford and Lincoln dealership for free, Ford added.
The company says they work with the government to proactively find any defects that could cause issues, adding that most are identified from consumer and dealer feedback.
The recalls are dependent on many things beyond the model, such as build date and the manufacturing process, so owners shouldn’t assume their vehicle has these issues just because they’re on the list, the company said.
“Unless you have heard directly from Ford or a third-party manufacturer, you really have nothing to worry about,” Ford says on their website.
Owners can check to see if their vehicle is directly impacted by searching their VIN number on the Ford website.
