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Jan 24, 2024 11:32 AM CST

Ford Recalling 1.9M Explorers

2011-2019 SUVs have trim piece that can fly off

(Newser) - Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the US because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers. As the AP reports, the recall covers Explorers from the 2011 through 2019 model years. Documents posted Wednesday by the US National Highway Traffic...

Recall Warns of Fire Risk in Ford Hybrids

Ford Suffers
2nd Recall
in a Week

Jun 7, 2023 6:23 AM CDT

Ford Suffers 2nd Recall in a Week

125K Escapes, Mavericks, and Lincoln Corsairs are affected

(Newser) - Less than a week after Ford told owners of some 142,000 Lincoln MKC SUVs to park them outside because of the risk of fire even when the vehicles are turned off, well, Ford owners of another flavor are in for a recall. According to a Tuesday alert from the...

Ford Recall of 1.5M Vehicles Involves Wipers, Brake Hoses

Drive a Ford? See If
You're on the Recall List

Mar 18, 2023 10:00 AM CDT

Drive a Ford? See If You're on the Recall List

Newest pullback involves 1.5M vehicles with brake hose, wiper issues

(Newser) - With spring just days away, you may be thinking of taking a ride to the car wash to spiffy up those wheels for the warmer weather. If you own a Ford, you also might want to see if your vehicle is on its latest recall lists. Per NPR , the automaker...

Rear-View Camera Problem
Prompts Recall of 462K Fords

Jan 27, 2023 3:45 PM CST

Rear-View Camera Problem Prompts Recall of 462K Fords

Some Explorers, Corsairs, and Aviators will need a software update

(Newser) - Problems with their 360-degree rear-view cameras have led Ford to recall 462,000 sport-utility vehicles. The automaker has tied the malfunction to at least 17 reported accidents, none of which involved injuries, NBC News reports. The device may put up a blue screen in the cabin when the video output...

Ford Recalls 737K Vehicles for Braking, Fire Risk Issues

2 Big Recalls From
2 Major Automakers

Apr 2, 2022 10:30 AM CDT

2 Big Recalls From 2 Major Automakers

Ford is pulling back 737K vehicles over braking, oil leaks; GM 681K vehicles for wiper issues

(Newser) - While it may have been unfortunate timing, Ford's April Fools' Day announcement was the real deal: The auto manufacturer is recalling more than 737,000 vehicles for two separate issues. Per the AP , about 345,000 Ford Escape SUVs (years 2020 through 2022) and the 2021-22 versions of the...

If You're Driving a 2006 Ford Ranger, Stop

Ford Urges Drivers of 2006
Rangers to Make a Fix

Jan 12, 2018 9:34 AM CST

Ford Urges Drivers of 2006 Rangers to Make a Fix

Automaker is recalling 2.9K vehicles over potentially lethal airbag defect

(Newser) - The latest Takata airbag fallout takes the form of Ford issuing a recall on 2006 Rangers, and if you own one, Ford wants you to stop driving it immediately. The recall affects some 2,900 pickups in North America, reports the CBC , and comes in the wake of two fatal...

Ford Is Recalling 1.3M Pickups

Oct 19, 2017 12:05 AM CDT

Ford Is Recalling 1.3M Pickups

Without fix, doors might not close properly

(Newser) - Ford is recalling about 1.3 million 2015-2017 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America because of potential door problems. The company said Wednesday that in some vehicles a frozen door latch or bent or kinked actuation cable may cause a door to not open or close, the...

Ford Recalls
53K Trucks
Over Rolling Issue

Apr 2, 2017 11:31 AM CDT

Ford Recalls 53K Trucks Over Rolling Issue

F-250s can roll away even when parked

(Newser) - Ford is recalling 53,000 2017 F-250 trucks because they can roll away even when they are parked due to a manufacturing error, reports the AP . Ford says drivers should use the parking brake to make sure that parked cars don't move. Dealers will also replace the defective part...

Ford Recalls 850K Cars on Short-Circuit Concerns

Sep 26, 2014 11:18 AM CDT

Ford Recalls 850K Cars on Short-Circuit Concerns

Problem could stop the air bags from working in a crash

(Newser) - Ford is recalling about 850,000 cars and SUVs because of a problem that could stop the air bags from working in a crash. The recalled models include the 2013-14 Ford C-Max compact, Fusion midsize, Escape SUV, and the Lincoln MKZ luxury car, all sold in North America. Ford says...

Ford Recalls Escape
for Sticking Accelerator

Jul 26, 2012 5:11 PM CDT

Ford Recalls Escape for Sticking Accelerator

Almost 500k vehicles recalled

(Newser) - At long last someone will feel Toyota's pain. Ford today announced a recall on 484,600 Ford Escapes over a potentially deadly sticking accelerator defect. The recall will affect all 2001 to 2004 models with 3-liter, V-6 engines, ABC News reports. It comes following a local TV investigation into...

Ford Recalling 1.2M Pickups

Aug 2, 2011 2:42 AM CDT

Ford Recalling 1.2M Pickups

Fuel tank flaw presents fire danger

(Newser) - Ford is recalling 1.2 million older pickup trucks—some of them for the third time. The company says the models affected, including 1997 to 2003 Ford F-150s, were sold in cold-weather states where road salt can corrode the metal straps holding up the gas tanks, potentially causing the tanks...