Ford later expanded this recall in 2022, adding approximately 24,000 vehicles in March. "Ford faces new scrutiny from US safety regulators" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.

A U.S. government auto safety regulator has opened two separate investigations into Ford vehicles over concerns that prior safety recalls may not have been extensive enough. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced both probes, which collectively affect more than 500,000 Ford trucks and SUVs, on Nov. 15.

Just days after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall, the U.S. government unveiled two investigations into recalls that may not have worked or covered enough vehicles.

Ford Motor Company was issued a civil penalty of $165 million for failing to comply with federal vehicle recall requirements.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has opened two new investigations into Ford recalls, the latest scrutiny by U.S. regulators of the No. 2 U.S. automaker. Last week,

NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.

Regulators are looking into whether Ford should recall 112,000 Ford Expedition SUVs over seat belt issues and whether Ford's recall of 456,000 SUVs over a loss of power and an electrical system failure is adequate.