5 Best Car Stocks to Buy in 2026

3. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is one of the best car stocks to buy in 2026. On March 24, Reuters reported that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is ‌recalling 254,640 SUVs in the United States due to an unexpected reset of an image processing software. The US National Highway Traffic ​Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the software problem could cause loss of the rearview camera image and some advanced ⁠driver assistance (ADAS) features, such as pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

The NHTSA said the recall includes ​Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Nautilus, ​Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer SUVs. According to the NHTSA, the software will be updated either through a dealer or by Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) through an over-the-air update.

In other news, on March 5, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) reported its vehicle sales in February. The company sold a total of 149,962 vehicles. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) reported that sales of large SUVs, specifically the new Expedition, Explorer, and Bronco, reached 38,204 units in February, rising 30.4% and marking the best start for these models since 2000.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is an American multinational automotive manufacturer. Through its Ford and Lincoln brands, the company designs and manufactures a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vans.