Ford has just recalled more than 600,000 cars after 20 fires have been reported
The vehicle manufacturer claims that the potential problem affects two popular models.
One of the main considerations when buying a car is itssafety performance. After all, drivers want to know the vehicle they use to get themselves and their loved ones can help themAvoid accidents Or offer a lot of protection in the event of a crash. But despite all the new technologies that have made the road a safer place, design defects and manufacturing errors can sometimes endanger people. And now Ford has just recalled more than 600,000 cars after at least 20 fires. Read the rest to see if your vehicle could be affected by a serious mechanical problem.
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Unfortunately, car reminders are not exactly rare.
All cars develop problems over time as they age and put more kilometers to the odometer. But like any other mechanical product, some vehicles take place with an unknownFault or security problem This must be treated with a reminder.
Recently, Kia has published a recall for specific 2017 and 2018 models of its hybrid electric vehicles Kia Niro, affecting just over 27,000 vehicles, according to Kelly Blue Book. The company said that a problem with the main car relay could cause overheating of the rear seats and increase the risk of fire. Chrysler recently published a reminder linked to fire safety of its own workforce from 2020 to 2023 RAM 2500 and 2020 to 2022 RAM 3500 Trucks. In this case, a transmission liquid leak caused by an accumulation of heat and pressure could cause the engine compartment trigger.
Even Ford recently found herself drawing his cars and road trucks for repairsDue to security problems. On November 18, the company announced a recall expansion affecting more than 450,000 of its models Model 2021 and 2022 F-150 due to potentially defective wipers which could stop working and increase the risk of an accident, according toConsumer reports. But now the car manufacturer is calling more of its vehicles on safety problems.
Ford now recalls more than 600,000 vehicles due to serious safety problems.
On November 18, Ford Motor Company announced a reminder ofTwo of its popular SUVs. The vehicles concerned include 2020 to 2023 models from the Ford Escape and 2021 to 2023 models from the Ford Bronco Sport, each with 1.5 -liter engines, according to the advice of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA).
The company says that the design defect in question was withdrawn from production on October 17, 2022. More than 520,000 vehicles in the United States are affected by the recall and 634,000 in total worldwide.
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A design problem could increase the risk of fire in certain vehicles.
The latest recall is due to a potentially serious problem linked tovehicle fuel lines. More specifically, Ford says that cracks can form in the fuel injector, allowing a fuel or fuel vapor leak which could ignite on a hot surface under the hood while the engine is running, according toConsumer reports.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
Although the company says it expects the problem to affect a small number of vehicles recalled, there are alreadybeen some problems. Until now, Ford says he has received reports of 20 fires related to mechanical problems, reports CNN.
By coincidence, some of the affected vehicles were also part of a reminder announced earlier this year in March. In this case, a potential oil leak was cited as a risk of serious fire, explains CNN.
Here is what you need to do if you drive one of the Ford vehicles recalled.
For the moment, the company says that the owners do not need to stop driving a Ford Escape or Ford Bronco sport affected by the recall. Instead, the owners should take vehicles to an official dealership where they will be inspected for cracks in fuel driving and replace all defective parts for free. The store will also install a new software update to help detect all future cracks through a fuel pressure monitor that will alert drivers on the problem and the drop in engine power. In this way, the driver can stop safely before a fire sinks and make a service call, reports CNN.
"Once the repair is available, we will ask customers to plan services with their favorite dealer", "Jim Azzouz, Executive Director of Global Customer Products and Customer Relations, said in a statement byConsumer reports . "They can then take advantage of our free collection and delivery or a loan to ensure that the repair is completed in their first convenience."
Until the repairs are carried out, Ford says that drivers should be wary of "fuel smell outside and inside the vehicle". In addition, notice the "smoke or flames" from the engine compartment or the vehicle sub-body means that it is probably caught. Those with concerns or questions Can also consult the dedicated Ford dedicated reminder page.
