Ford Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Related to Previous Recalls

Regulatory Scrutiny - Ford is under regulatory scrutiny for insufficient or ineffective recalls following a fine from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) [1] - NHTSA has initiated two separate investigations into recent recalls by Ford [1] Investigations Details - The first investigation involves approximately 113,000 Ford Expeditions from model years 2019–2020, focusing on a seatbelt issue that could tighten without a crash [2] - The second investigation covers about 457,000 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick small pickups, linked to a risk of sudden power loss despite previous recalls [3] Recall Compliance and Penalties - As part of a settlement with NHTSA, Ford must conduct a comprehensive review of all recalls issued in the past three years and initiate new recalls if necessary [4] - Ford was fined $165 million by NHTSA, marking the second-largest civil penalty in the agency's history [4]