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,

According to Ford, a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, leading to an under-hood fire.

Although the remedy for the recall condition is currently under development, Ford estimates that $570 million will be spent fixing the subject vehicles