Ford is recalling 694,271 vehicles in the United States due to a fuel leak issue that could increase the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. The recall affects certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles,

What implications does this carry for Ford and investors? The consequences are serious. Quality issues could damage consumer trust and increase warranty and recall costs. Ford stock remains down approximately 15% over the past 12 months,

A massive recall for a faulty fuel pump affects over 850,000 popular vehicles, but Ford has no immediate fix and has ordered dealers to stop all sales.