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Ford Hits the Brakes Again With Major New Recall
Ford has announced three fresh recalls through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The move affects various popular models, including the F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. The recall affects over 148,000 vehicles in total. The issues involve faulty software, malfunctioning power windows, and fluid leaks. The biggest chunk comes from a recall targeting the F-150 and other large Ford…
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Ford F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Brake Recall
Vehicles recalled: Ford F-150 trucks, Ford Expedition SUVs, and Lincoln Navigator SUVs with 3.5-liter Ecoboost engines manufactured between Feb. 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017 The problem: An issue with the braking system might cause fluid to leak from the master cylinder front wheel circuit to the brake booster. If this happens, the vehicle may become more difficult to stop.…
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Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Recalled for Seat Belt
The problem is due to a faulty pretensioner, an important safety device that uses a controlled explosive charge to tighten the belt at the beginning of a crash to prevent injury. If the pretensioner deploys when it isn’t supposed to, the belt may lock into place and won’t protect occupants during a crash. In addition to a stuck seat belt,…
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Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled Again to Fix Backup Camera Problems
Vehicles Recalled• 2021-2022 Ford Edge SUVs that have already had recall #22V151 performed• 2020-2023 Ford Explorer SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed• 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed• 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed The problem: A software update meant to fix a faulty backup camera might have…
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Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Recalled for Seat Belt Issue
Vehicles recalled: Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs manufactured between Oct. 19, 2018, and July 11, 2020. The problem: Some seat belts may not be properly attached due to a manufacturing error, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. The fix: Ford and Lincoln dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace seat belt assemblies, free…
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Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick Recalled to Fix Faulty Batteries
Vehicles Recalled • Ford Bronco Sport SUVs manufactured between Feb. 5, 2020, and Oct. 20, 2022• Ford Maverick pickup trucks manufactured between Feb. 5, 2021, and Oct. 20, 2022 The problem: A faulty battery may suddenly degrade while in use, causing the vehicle to stall. The faulty batteries were made by Camel, a major automotive battery supplier. The fix: Ford dealerships will replace…
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Ford and Lincoln Recall More Cars and SUVs To Fix Backup Cameras
Vehicles Recalled• Ford Flex SUVs manufactured between May 1, 2019, and Dec. 2, 2019.• Ford Fiesta hatchbacks and sedans manufactured between June 3, 2019, and Aug. 1, 2019.• Lincoln MKT SUVs manufactured between June 3, 2019, and Oct. 11, 2019. The problem: The backup cameras on these vehicles may stop displaying an image or they may show a distorted image. As a result,…
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Ford investgates alleged breach following customer data leak
Ford is investigating allegations that it suffered a data breach after a threat actor claimed to leak 44,000 customer records on a hacking forum. The leak was announced on Sunday by threat actor ‘EnergyWeaponUser,’ also implicating the hacker ‘IntelBroker,’ who supposedly took part in the November 2024 breach. The threat actors leaked on BreachForums 44,000 Ford customer records containing customer…
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Ford Asks EV Owners to Stop Using Its Free Supercharger Adapter
Ford recently sent out free charging adapters to help EV customers transition to Tesla’s NACS “Supercharger” standard. The automaker now says that some of these adapters are faulty and must be replaced. The NACS adapter flaw was disclosed to affected EV owners earlier this week. Drivers who receive a notice should stop using their free NACS adapter immediately. Replacement adapters…
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Ford tells some EV customers to stop using its Tesla Supercharger adapter
Ford started offering free adapters for Tesla’s Supercharger network to owners of its EVs in February, and now it’s telling some of its customers to stop using them, reports InsideEVs. The company found a “potential issue” that could cause “reduced charging speeds over time” or even damage to the charge port itself, according to a service bulletin it’s sending to…
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