Ford recalls more than 3,000 vehicles, including some made in Kentucky. What we know

Ford Motor Co. has issued recalls for hundreds of thousands of its vehicles, including more than 3,000 made at its two Louisville-area plants.

Ford is a key company in Kentucky, employing thousands of workers in Louisville at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant that produces the Super Duty trucks, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator and the smaller Louisville Assembly Plant, making the Escape and Lincoln Corsair.

In June, Ford recalled roughly 133,000 SUVs, more than 190,000 F-150 trucks, around 197,000 Mustang Mach-Es and some newer model Transit and Explorer vehicles, USA Today previously reported. In addition, some Kentucky-made vehicles were recalled.

Despite frequent recalls and a steep penalty from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford CEO Jim Farley said in April in Louisville that the automaker remains committed to producing quality vehicles.

Earlier this year, the automaker launched the all-new 2025 Ford Expedition from the Kentucky Truck Plant. Following the launch, the Expedition saw its best second quarter performance in two decades, with a sales surge of nearly 44%, a company sales report from July 1 showed.

In response to tariffs and uncertainty over rising prices, Ford launched a "From America, For America" campaign that offered employee pricing on certain vehicles and rolled out new commercials highlighting the workers at Ford's U.S. factories, including the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.

Additionally, Ford boasted a nearly 15% increase year to date in sales of its electrified portfolio, which includes its revered hybrid Maverick truck and its all-electric Mustang Mach-E. As the Michigan-headquartered automaker continues to work on its electric portfolio, workers at the nearly $6 billion Ford and SK On joint venture, BlueOval SK Battery Park, in Hardin County have been issued a ruling from the National Labor Relations Board directing a union election to take place, despite the company's campaign against unionizing, The Courier Journal first reported.

Later this year, the Louisville Assembly Plant is expected to be temporarily down as the factory is retooled to produce a new vehicle. Development plans filed with the city in June detail an expansion at the plant, including bringing an electric vehicle charging station that includes 12,000 square feet of canopy to shelter 16 charging units and a substation, The Courier Journal previously reported. It is still unclear what model vehicle will be produced at the plant in the future.

Here's what we know about the newest Ford recalls hitting vehicles manufactured in Kentucky:

Ford vehicle recalls issued in June

Side marker and daytime running lights may fail/FMVSS 108

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator hits retailers with advanced capabilities and effortless power, introduces Phone As A Key, Air Glide Suspension that enables several preset ride heights for increased comfort and capability and Auto Air Refresh for China market; Grand Touring Plug-in Hybrid offered on both Aviator and Corsair.

Vehicle models impacted: Certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator

Number of vehicles potentially affected: 8

This recall is for Lincoln Navigators that were previously repaired under another recall. The recall impacts the headlight control module and may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail, making the vehicle noncompliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. To remedy this issue dealers will update the headlight control module software for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14.

Do not drive warning: Sudden loss of brake function

Ford Motor Co. has opened the order banks for the 2025 Ford F-Series Platinum Plus Super Duty pickup, which starts at nearly $100,000. It now includes a bundled package of ammenities including a special Platinum Plus Ownership Experience.

Vehicle models impacted: Certain 2025 F-550, F-450, F-350 and F-250 Super Duty trucks

Number of vehicles potentially affected: 2,345

This recall comes with a "Do not drive warning" advising vehicle owners of impacted models to not drive the vehicle until it is repaired. There may be a sudden loss of brake function that can increase the risk of a crash. The loss of brake function could occur because the brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed in the trucks, which may cause the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal. This recall makes these vehicles noncompliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135 and 105. To remedy this issue dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20.

Engine oil leak may cause fire

Vehicle models impacted: Certain 2023-25 Escape. This recall also impacts certain 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles, which are not made in Kentucky.

Number of vehicles potentially affected: 404

The cylinder head used in the vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak. An oil leak can cause loss of drive power, which could increase the risk of crashing. Additionally, oil leaks increase the risk of a vehicle fire. To remedy this issue dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly for free. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17.

Pre-collision assist feature may not function

The 2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch SUV.

Vehicle models impacted: Certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator

Number of vehicles potentially affected: 426

This recall impacts vehicles that were previously recalled and repaired incorrectly under a different recall. The inoperative pre-collision assist feature, including forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, may fail to perform at the expected level, which can increase the risk of a crash. This recall is due to a software error. To remedy this issue dealers will update the body control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9.

What can impacted vehicle owners do?

Vehicle owners impacted by the recent Ford recalls should expect to receive communications from the automaker directing next steps.

If owners need extra support navigating the recall process, they can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov. Additionally, owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.

Note: All recall data is pulled from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Contact business reporter Olivia Evans at [email protected] or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter at @oliviamevans_.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Ford recalls more than 3,000 vehicles, including some made in Kentucky. What we know