Ford Recognized for Improvements in Vehicle Quality
Despite issuing a high number of recalls this year, Ford was ranked first in JD Power's 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study with the best year-over-year improvement since 1997. The company improved its problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) score to 152 from 192 a year ago, outperforming other mass-market brands like Nissan and Buick.