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Car and Driver
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Ford Recalls 29,501 F-150 Lightnings Due to Loose Suspension Part
Ford is recalling 29,501 F-150 Lightning models for an issue involving a front upper control arm that could potentially come loose. The recall affects 2024 to 2025 models of the electric pickup truck, and the faulty suspension part could cause the driver to lose some steering control. Ford says owners will be notified by mail and told to bring their Lightning to a dealer to be inspected. The F-150 Lightning is the latest Ford model to be involved in a recall. The automaker is recalling nearly 30K copies of its electric pickup truck due to an improperly installed suspension component that could cause the driver to lose partial steering control, which obviously increases the likelihood of crashing. Ford The recall includes 2024 and 2025 Lightnings. The issue itself stems from a ball-joint nut on the front upper control arms that wasn't tightened to spec, according to documents that Ford filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If that nut comes loose or goes missing, it could cause the control arm to separate from the steering knuckle, causing the aforementioned loss of control. Ford says that drivers may feel a vibration or hear a clunk or rattling if they have an affected vehicle. They will also be notified by mail and told to bring their Lightning to a dealership for inspection. Ford says a technician will either replace the nut if the trucks pass inspection or replace the nut and the steering knuckle if the trucks fail inspection. Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
CTV News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Ford Canada issues recall on certain electric F-150 trucks
Ford Canada has issued a national recall notice on certain F-150 Lightning electric trucks over steering wheel control concerns. According to the notice published by Transport Canada and last updated Thursday, 'the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arms could separate from the knuckles. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control,' the recall reads. Affected models include 2023, 2024 and 2025 F-150 trucks, for a total of 11,409 vehicles, nationwide. A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash, the recall notes. Ford will notify and advise owners via mail to bring their vehicle to a dealership to inspect for loose and/or missing nuts. If any are found, the dealer will replace the steering knuckle(s) and nut(s), according to the notice. Transport Canada says the Thursday notice replaces recall #2024-778, noting that vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Owners of this model can also call Ford at 1-800-565-3673 or visit their recall support website for more information. READ MORE: Have a Ford SUV or truck? These two recalls could affect you
CTV News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Ford Canada issues recall on certain electric F-150 trucks
Ford Canada has issued a national recall notice on certain F-150 Lightning electric trucks over steering wheel control concerns. According to the notice published by Transport Canada and last updated Thursday, 'the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arms could separate from the knuckles. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control,' the recall reads. Affected models include 2023, 2024 and 2025 F-150 trucks, for a total of 11,409 vehicles, nationwide. A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash, the recall notes. Ford will notify and advise owners via mail to bring their vehicle to a dealership to inspect for loose and/or missing nuts. If any are found, the dealer will replace the steering knuckle(s) and nut(s), according to the notice. Transport Canada says the Thursday notice replaces recall #2024-778, noting that vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Owners of this model can also call Ford at 1-800-565-3673 or visit their recall support website for more information. READ MORE: Have a Ford SUV or truck? These two recalls could affect you
Reuters
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Ford recalls more than 29,000 vehicles in the US, NHTSA says
May 31 (Reuters) - Ford (F.N), opens new tab is recalling 29,501 vehicles in the U.S. due to a detached control arm that can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. The automaker is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles, NHTSA said.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford recalls more than 29,000 vehicles in the US, NHTSA says
(Reuters) -Ford is recalling 29,501 vehicles in the U.S. due to a detached control arm that can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. The automaker is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles, NHTSA said. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
