Ford Motor Company Recalls Nearly 800,000 Vehicles Due to Mechanical and Structural Problems
福特汽車因機械與結構問題召回近 80 萬輛車
Introduction
Ford Motor Company has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about two separate recalls affecting approximately 780,000 vehicles across several different models.
福特汽車已通知美國國家公路交通安全管理局 (NHTSA)，將進行兩次獨立的召回行動，影響數個不同車型的約 78 萬輛車。
Main Body
The first and largest recall affects 741,195 vehicles, including 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigators, Ford Expeditions, Explorers, Aviators, and 2021 F-150s. The problem involves the transmission and the 'park' system. Specifically, the transmission may not lock correctly, which means vehicles could move even when shifted into park. Consequently, this increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The NHTSA has already reported 24 cases of property damage and nine injuries. To fix this, Ford will provide a software update and replace damaged parts for free.
第一次也是最大規模的召回影響了 741,195 輛車，包括 2018-2021 年的 Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, Explorer, Aviator 以及 2021 年的 F-150。問題涉及傳動系統與「駐車 (park)」系統。具體而言，傳動系統可能無法正確鎖定，這意味著即使切換到駐車檔，車輛仍可能移動。因此，這增加了事故與受傷的風險。NHTSA 已經報告了 24 起財產損失和 9 起受傷案例。為了修復此問題，福特將提供軟體更新並免費更換損壞零件。
At the same time, Ford has found a structural problem in 36,046 Bronco vehicles from 2022 to 2026. In these cars, the fender flares may not be attached properly and could fall off while driving at high speeds. This happened because of mistakes during the production process. Ford has advised owners to listen for clicking or flapping sounds and has offered free repairs at dealerships.
與此同時，福特發現 2022 至 2026 年款的 36,046 輛 Bronco 車存在結構問題。在這些車中，輪拱飾板可能未正確安裝，在高速行駛時可能會脫落。這是由於生產過程中的失誤所致。福特已建議車主留意是否有喀噠聲或拍打聲，並在經銷商處提供免費維修。
These recalls are happening while Ford faces a contradictory situation. On one hand, company executives emphasized that a 2023 update to their quality control systems worked well, as JD Power ranked Ford as the highest-quality mainstream manufacturer in its 2026 survey. On the other hand, the company's actual data shows a different trend. Between April 2025 and April 2026, Ford had more recalls than all other car manufacturers combined, costing the company billions of dollars.
這些召回發生在福特面臨矛盾局面的同時。一方面，公司高層強調 2023 年更新的品質控制系統運作良好，因為 JD Power 在 2026 年的調查中將福特評為品質最高的主流製造商。但另一方面，公司的實際數據顯示出不同的趨勢。在 2025 年 4 月至 2026 年 4 月期間，福特的召回數量比所有其他汽車製造商的總和還要多，導致公司損失數十億美元。
Conclusion
Ford is now working with the NHTSA to fix the transmission and fender issues for nearly 800,000 vehicles through free services at their dealerships.
福特目前正與 NHTSA 合作，透過經銷商的免費服務，為近 80 萬輛車修復傳動系統與輪拱飾板問題。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'Contrast Logic' Shift
To move from A2 (basic sentences) to B2 (complex ideas), you must stop using only "but" and start using Contrast Markers.
Look at the end of the article. Instead of saying "Ford is good, but they have problems," the author uses a sophisticated structure:
"On one hand... On the other hand..."
⚡ Why this is a B2 Power-Move
An A2 student describes a situation. A B2 student analyzes a situation. By using these phrases, you tell the listener: "I am about to compare two opposite facts."
Example from the text:
- Fact A: JD Power says Ford is high quality. On one hand...
- Fact B: Ford has more recalls than everyone else. On the other hand...
🛠️ Practical Application
Stop using "but" for everything. Try this pattern to sound more professional:
On one hand, [Positive Fact]. On the other hand, [Negative Fact/Reality].
Try applying this to your own life: "On one hand, I love learning English because it opens new doors. On the other hand, grammar can be very frustrating sometimes."
🔍 Vocabulary Upgrade: "Cause and Effect"
Notice the word "Consequently" in the text.
- A2 Level: "The car moves, so there are accidents."
- B2 Level: "The transmission may not lock correctly; consequently, this increases the risk of accidents."
The Rule: Use Consequently when you want to show a formal, direct result of a problem. It transforms a simple sentence into an academic observation.