2018-2022 Ford Safety Recall: Faulty Brake System Triggers Class-Action Lawsuit, Stock Dips 4%
Ford faces a mounting crisis as a massive safety recall for 2018-2022 models—linked to a brake master cylinder defect causing spontaneous deceleration—sparks a consolidated class-action lawsuit. With over 1.2 million vehicles impacted in the U.S. alone, including top-selling F-150s and Mustang Mach-Es, the automaker is scrambling to source replacement parts, while analysts project recall costs could exceed $500 million, eroding Q4 margins. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms 42 injury reports, amplifying investor jitters and pressuring Ford's market cap.