Lincoln MKZ

The latest major recall to affect Ford and luxury brand Lincoln involves an issue that may impact braking performance.

Ford’s latest recall affects more than 199,000 cars across the South and Hawaii, where weather conditions could cause a brake-pedal bumper to separate or disintegrate.

Ford has issued two recalls for more than 153,000 vehicles after discovering that obsolete Takata airbag modules were not purged from service stock and may have been installed in collision and theft repairs.

In an action similar to fellow Detroit automaker GM in November, Ford will recall some 2.7 million model-year 2006-12 cars, pickup trucks and SUVs for defective Takata airbag inflators.

Approximately 2.15 million 2011-15 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled for their door latches.

The latch pawl spring-tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures.

Approximately 600,200 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan sedans are being recalled for a valve issue.

Recalls in the auto industry are a common occurrence. Not up to speed? Not to worry. Here are some of the most significant recalls we covered from August.

More than 90,000 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans, and Edge and MKX SUVs are being recalled for steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Approximately 103,400 model-year 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans are being recalled.