2018-2022 Ford Safety Recall Spikes Used Car Prices as Fleet Managers Scramble for Compliance
The 2018-2022 Ford safety recall expanding transmission issues is reshaping the used truck market. Ford's February 2025 recall update for 200,000+ F-150s and Expeditions creates a $2.3B compliance headache, with dealerships prioritizing repairs over new inventory. For fleet ops, this means a 12-18% price surge on certified pre-owned 2020-2022 models as buyers chase fixed units. Bottom line: If you hold affected stock, repair now to capture premium; if buying, target post-recall trucks to avoid a 30-day parts delay.