Ford Still Recalling Its Cars Before the End of the Year, Nearly 150 Types of Cases

JAKARTA - Ahead of the end of the year, Ford is once again under the spotlight after the number of product recalls (recall) has penetrated hundreds of cases throughout 2025. To date, the American manufacturer has recorded 143 cases of car recalls.

That's not including two recent campaigns ahead of the end of the year involving E-Transit as well as the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, as reported by Carscoops, Wednesday, December 17. The latest recall targets 32,160 units of the 2022 to 2025 model year Ford E-Transit.

The problem lies in the drive system which has the potential to cause the vehicle to lose driving power. In fact, it is at risk of rolling itself even though the transmission lever is in the parking position.

Based on the report of the authorities, the affected E-Transit unit is suspected of having a left rear drive shaft that is not fully attached to the main drive unit. This condition can trigger premature wear on the splints, so that the connection is not optimal.

If left alone, vehicles risk losing their driving power when driving or moving on their own when parked. Ford identified this problem in May after conducting a durability test disassembly on the 2025 model year E-Transit.

During the process, a leak was found in the seal of the left rear wheel shaft. Further investigation concluded that the specification of the insertion force and retention inspection in the assembly process was inadequate to ensure that the half shaft was perfectly attached to the main drive unit.

The manufacturer confirmed four warranty claims allegedly related to the problem, although no accident reports have been found. Ford estimates that about five percent of the total vehicles recalled have this potential defect.

However, until now there is no technical solution. Ford will send a notification to owners and inform them further when repairs are ready to be carried out.

The estimated completion time is around March 2026, although it is still tentative. Meanwhile, the second recall involves 780 units of the 2025 and 2026 model year Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair.

The problem relates to the mechanism of the rear seat belt retractor which is suspected to not be securely attached. The recall document states that the seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly attached due to incomplete or improper repair processes at repair stations outside the production line at the assembly plant.

The error then triggered complaints from workers at the Louisville Assembly Plant, who reported five warranty claims related to the right rear seat belt mechanism that jammed or made a noise when pulled.

Internal review results show that the problem comes from the safety belt retractor mechanism that is not properly attached to the D pillar of the vehicle. Unlike the E-Transit case, the repairs for the Escape and Corsair are considered relatively simple.

Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor bolts, then tighten or replace them if necessary. Ford is scheduled to send notices to affected vehicle owners this weekend.