Ford recalls surpass 1.2M vehicles in 2023 amid ongoing quality issues and repair failures.

Ford has recalled over 1.2 million vehicles in 2023, including 255,404 Ford Focus models due to unresolved repair issues and 548,000 Expedition SUVs for hazardous chrome trim. Despite its promising move into battery technology with Ford Energy, the company's core vehicle quality problems persist, undermining its brand reputation. Over the past five years, Ford's stock has declined 9%, lagging behind the S&P 500 and GM, raising concerns about its long-term prospects and management effectiveness.