History's Worst Recalls Published on April 12, 2014 in Galleries by Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin Photo: Ford And while we are on the subject of Fords setting themselves on fire, we can't forget the worst recall in history! In 2008, it was proven that a relay in the cruise control could smoke, burn and even set the car ablaze! 9.6 million cars are part of this recall...