2018-2022 Ford Safety Recall Sparks Secondary Market Boom for Obsolete Parts
A decade after Ford's massive safety recall affecting 2018-2022 models, the automotive world is reeling from an unexpected byproduct: a thriving black market for the recalled components. Futurists predict that by 2028, up to 15% of vehicles on the road will still rely on parts from the recall era, as supply chain disruptions and regulatory gaps turn old assembly lines into forbidden gold mines. Experts warn that this trend could lead to a "ghost fleet" of unregulated vehicles, challenging safety standards and reshaping insurance models globally.