Ford Recalls 116,000 Cars Toyota 55,000

Ford Motor Co. has issued recalls for more than 116,000 vehicles — including many made at one of its two Kentucky plants.

The manufacturer of America's best-selling truck has two assembly plants in the metro and is one of the state's largest employers, with some 11,000 employees between its Ford Kentucky Truck Plant and the smaller Louisville Assembly Plant.

Ford makes its iconic Super Duty trucks alongside the Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator at the truck plant.

And until the end of 2025, the Louisville Assembly Plant on Fern Valley Road most recently produced the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, but both of those vehicle's lifecycles ended. This plant is currently being retooled as part of a $2 billion investment to start production of an all-new four-door midsize truck EV, ready for drivers by 2027, The Courier Journal previously reported.

Ford struggled with recalls in 2025, posting 153 recalls, which accounted for 35% of all recalls from the top 12 manufacturers last year, according to data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Chrysler was the runner up with 53 recalls in 2025. This year is starting with an NHTSA investigation into nearly 1.3 million F-150 pickup trucks after an onslaught of owners reported problems with the transmissions. The F-150 investigation will cover 1,270,970 vehicles, The Detroit Free Press, part of USA Today Co. reported.

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Here's what we know about the latest Ford recall hitting vehicles manufactured in Kentucky: Ford vehicle recalls issued in January 2026 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire Vehicle models impacted: Certain 2013-2019 Escape. Additionally, certain 2015-2016 MKC vehicles which were previously produced in Louisville until it was replaced by a different vehicle model and certain 2013-2018 Focus which are not made in Louisville.

Number of vehicles potentially affected: 116,672 This recall deals with an electrical short that can increase the risk of fire. The engine block heater may crack which could allow for a coolant leak to develop. This could cause it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. To remedy this recall, owners are advised to not plug in the engine block heater until the vehicle is serviced. Dealers will replace the block heater for free. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Feb. 13 with additional letters expected to be sent in April once a final remedy is available. What can I do if my Ford vehicle has a recall?

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.