Ford has determined that the windshields on certain 2011 Ford E-Series cargo vans may not meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for driver visibility. Approximately 100 of the 4,532 vehicles recalled are expected to be affected by this problem. Ford’s recall number is 11C20 and the NHTSA campaign number is 11V-445. Continue reading
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2013 Ford Edge Repeated Fuel Leaks
Approximately 29,000 model year 2012-2013 Ford Edge crossover vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines could be affected with a fuel system problem that could result in a vehicle fire. This includes vehicles previously recalled and repaired under Ford Safety Recall 1240 (NHTSA campaign number 12V-438). Continue reading
Ford Replaces Steering Gears In 2012 Explorer
Approximately three hundred 2011-2012 Ford Explorer vehicles receiving a replacement steering gear assembly after September 1, 2013, may be affected by a problem that could prevent the driver from steering the vehicle. Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Transmission Sensor Fault
Ford will be asking owners of certain 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, mid size luxury cars, to return their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealership to have repairs done to the power train. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, some vehicles manufactured between April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013 may fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 114, “Theft Protection and Roll-away Prevention”. Continue reading
Ford Repairs Focus Electric Vehicles For Stalling
After a short investigation into stalling Ford Focus electric vehicles, the automobile manufacturer has identified a problem that will have 2,456 owners taking their cars in for repairs. The investigation began last month after drivers complained about vehicles unexpectedly shutting down at speeds of 30 mph or more. Continue reading
2013 Ford Escape Fuel And Oil Leaks
Ford has identified two problems affecting certain 2013 Escape sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) equipped with 1.6L engines. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the defects could lead to fuel leaks and oil leaks which could result in fire in the presence of an ignition source. Continue reading
2013 Ford F150 Turbo Power Loss During Acceleration
Is your 2013 Ford F150 pickup experiencing reduced power during hard acceleration?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened a preliminary evaluation (PE13-018) to investigate 95 reports alleging reduced engine power during hard acceleration in certain 2011 through 2013 Ford F150 trucks equipped with 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engines. Continue reading
Ford Advances In Car Connectivity
Ford today announced it will acquire Livio, a Ferndale, Mich.-based software development startup, in order to further extend their ability to meet consumers’ growing demand for safe, seamless access to the electronic content while in their vehicles. Continue reading
