Question of the Day: Do American Automakers Build Quality Cars?

Remember when Ford told us Quality is Job One? Many Americans believed that slogan and Ford’s hourly workforce set out to make it a reality. And, it did have an impact. At a time when Ford, General Motors, and then-Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth/Jeep needed the public to believe in them, American buyers rightfully wanted quality products. 

Now determining what is a “quality automobile” can be difficult. Ford Motor Co. has led the industry each of the last two years in recalls, surpassing 2023’s put out for the full year in 2024 just halfway into the year. It’s No. 2 this year — but there’s still time.

However, that same Ford Motor Co. was ranked No. 1 in the 2026 JD Power U.S. Initial Quality Study released in July for mainstream brands. Its year-over-year improvement was substantial and three of its vehicles, the Ford F-150, Ford Super Duty, and Ford Mustang led their individual segments. The study looks at overall new-vehicle quality, as measured by the total number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) experienced in the first 90 days of ownership. Ford posted 152 per 100. Porsche was the best overall at 138.

So is Ford good or bad when it comes to quality? Do you know what a good quality American-made automobile is and what company makes them? Tell us.

[Image: Ford]

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