For families who rely on the I-80 corridor or commute through the Sacramento Valley, vehicle reliability isn’t just a convenience – it’s a safety mandate. Ford is under intense scrutiny right now after setting a modern auto industry record for the most recalls by a single manufacturer in a single year. In 2025, the automotive giant issued more than 150 recalls across its lineup, affecting millions of vehicles. Ford officials attribute this spike to a proactive strategy to catch hardware and software glitches early and many auto safety experts are calling it a full-blown quality-control crisis. There is widespread impact across the ford lineup.

From Elk Grove to Galt, nearly every modern Ford model has been affected. Between 2020 and 2026, almost every vehicle in the Ford range has undergone at least one safety recall. High-volume models frequently seen on Sacramento roads are on the list, including:

• Trucks: F-150, F-150 Lightning, Super Duty, and Maverick.
• SUVs: Explorer, Expedition, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Escape, and Edge.
• Performance: Mustang Mach-E and the classic Mustang.

There are real-world dangers to auto defects. Vehicle recalls are rarely “just a minor fix.” Many of the issues identified in these 150+ recalls involve critical systems that, if they fail on a high-speed highway like Highway 99, can lead to catastrophic injuries. Key defects include:

• Electronic Door Latch Failures: These can trap occupants inside a vehicle after a crash—a nightmare scenario for first responders.
• Cracked Fuel Injectors: These pose a significant fire risk due to potential gasoline leaks.
• Powertrain & Braking Software: Glitches affecting core functions like acceleration and stopping distance are inherently dangerous in heavy Sacramento traffic.
• Camera & Lighting Malfunctions: Inverted backup camera images or flickering turn signals significantly increase the risk of “parking lot” or towing-related accidents.

We can help provide manufacturer accountability through advocacy. When a manufacturer’s engineering or testing process fails, the consequences are felt by real people. Ford may claim these recalls are a “proactive” safety measure, but the sheer volume suggests a systemic failure in protecting consumers. We understand the forensic side of personal injury. We understand that an auto defect isn’t just a statistic – it’s a breach of trust. Our firm emphasizes a personally handled approach for victims in the Sacramento Valley. We don’t use high-volume call centers; we provide direct, attorney-led advocacy to ensure that when a defective vehicle causes harm, the manufacturer is held strictly accountable.

We represent people injured as a result of the careless and reckless acts of others. At the end of the day your case can only be settled one time and you need to know all of the facts beforehand. Insurance companies have paid our clients hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation because we uncover the facts. When insurance companies fail to offer full compensation we are not intimidated at the prospect of going to trial. We help with serious injuries that require serious representation. We are the Law Offices of Guenard & Bozarth, LLP. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of experience specializing in only representing injured people. Call GB Legal 24/7/365 at 916-714-7672 or visit www.gblegal.com