Ford CEO Jim Farley says automaker has learned from recall crisis, targets flawless launches
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Michael Wayland
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Ford Motor has been plagued by vehicle recalls and quality issues for much of the past decade, issuing 53 recalls for over 12 million vehicles so far this year after a record 153 recalls covering 13 million vehicles in 2025. However, CEO Jim Farley tells CNBC the automaker has learned from its past mistakes and is targeting flawless new vehicle launches, marking a significant quality milestone for the company.
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· 3 pulledFord Motor regularly promotes itself as a cornerstone of American manufacturing, business and truck leadership with its best-selling F-Series pickups, but it also has led the U.S. in one area that it isn't so proud of: vehicle recalls and quality issues.
The automaker has issued 53 recalls for more than 12 million vehicles so far this year after an industry record of 153 recalls covering 13 million cars and trucks in 2025.
Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC that the automaker has learned from its past quality and recall issues, which have hurt its earnings and stained its reputation.
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