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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Huge car brand recalls over a million vehicles due to software error which can increase risk of a crash when reversing
A staggering total of 1,075,299 vehicles are being recalled as a result of the problem STEER CLEAR Huge car brand recalls over a million vehicles due to software error which can increase risk of a crash when reversing ONE of the world's best known car brands has recalled more than a million vehicles due to a camera software issue. Ford has recalled the cars over an error that can cause backup camera images to delay, freeze, or not display when reversing. 2 Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective Credit: Ford 2 Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error Credit: Ford A statement from the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the rear view camera image error poses a crash risk. "A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," it says. Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error. However, the company added in its recall notice that it is "aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage". A staggering total of 1,075,299 vehicles are being recalled as a result of the problem. Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective, Motortrend has reported. Which models are being recalled? 2022–2024 Lincoln Navigator 2021–2023 Lincoln MKX 2023–2024 Lincoln Corsair 2024–2024 Ford Mustang 2023–2024 Ford Super Duty (F250, F350, F450, F550, F600) 2021–2024 Ford F-150 2024–2024 Ford Ranger 2021–2023 Ford Mach-E 2022–2025 Ford Transit 2022–2024 Ford Expedition 2023–2024 Ford Escape 2021–2024 Ford Edge 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to receive a notification in the mail by June 16. This will be followed by a second letter later in the year once a remedy is available. Ford has plans to update vehicle software this year for free through dealers or remote updates, The Independent has reported. It is not the first Ford recall to have happened this year. Just last month, more that 270,000 Ford Expeditions and Navigators were recalled following potential brake system faults. Around 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUV's were recalled in February due to an issue with the seat belts.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Huge car brand recalls over a million vehicles due to software error which can increase risk of a crash when reversing
ONE of the world's best known car brands has recalled more than a million vehicles due to a camera software issue. Ford has recalled the cars over an error that can cause backup camera images to delay, freeze, or not display when reversing. 2 2 A statement from the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the rear view camera image error poses a crash risk. "A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," it says. Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error. However, the company added in its recall notice that it is "aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage". A staggering total of 1,075,299 vehicles are being recalled as a result of the problem. Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective, Motortrend has reported. Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to receive a notification in the mail by June 16. This will be followed by a second letter later in the year once a remedy is available. Ford has plans to update vehicle software this year for free through dealers or remote updates, The Independent has reported. It is not the first Ford recall to have happened this year. Just last month, more that 270,000 Ford Expeditions and Navigators were recalled following potential brake system faults. Around 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUV's were recalled in February due to an issue with the seat belts.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Huge car brand recalls over a million vehicles due to software error which can increase risk of a crash when reversing
ONE of the world's best known car brands has recalled more than a million vehicles due to a camera software issue. Ford has recalled the cars over an error that can cause backup camera images to delay, freeze, or not display when reversing. Advertisement 2 Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective Credit: Ford 2 Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error Credit: Ford A statement from the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the rear view camera image error poses a crash risk. "A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," it says. Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error. However, the company added in its recall notice that it is "aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage". Advertisement read more in motors A staggering total of Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective, Motortrend has reported. Which models are being recalled? 2022–2024 Lincoln Navigator 2021–2023 Lincoln MKX 2023–2024 Lincoln Corsair 2024–2024 Ford Mustang 2023–2024 Ford Super Duty (F250, F350, F450, F550, F600) 2021–2024 Ford F-150 2024–2024 Ford Ranger 2021–2023 Ford Mach-E 2022–2025 Ford Transit 2022–2024 Ford Expedition 2023–2024 Ford Escape 2021–2024 Ford Edge 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to receive a notification in the mail by June 16. This will be followed by a second letter later in the year once a remedy is available. Advertisement Most read in Motors Latest Ford has plans to update vehicle software this year for free through dealers or remote updates, The Independent has reported. It is not the first Ford recall to have happened this year. Just last month, more that 270,000 Ford Expeditions and Navigators were recalled following potential brake system faults. Around 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUV's were recalled in February due to an issue with the seat belts. Advertisement
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic carmaker discontinues fastest EVER model branded ‘agile & smooth'.. but firm's boss is already teasing its return
AN ICONIC carmaker is set to discontinue production of its beloved fastest-ever model. Toyota has confirmed it will cease making its "agile and smooth" Supra early next year, although one of the carmaker's bosses has already hinted at the iconic car's successor. 4 4 4 The Supra has a rich history among car enthusiasts, with five generations of the sports car having been produced since its introduction in 1978. Toyota's fifth-generation Supra entered production in March 2019, a staggering 17 years after production ended on the fourth-generation A80 cars. Described as a "handsome" vehicle, the Supra is powered by a 3-litre six-cylinder turbo engine, which packs a whopping 340hp with 500Nm of torque - helping it to sprint from 0 to 62mph in just 4.3 seconds. However, the iconic motors, which are produced at a Magna plant in Austria, will cease being made from Spring 2026, reports Motortrend. A Toyota boss explained it was "not cost-effective" to give the low-volume car the upgrades needed to meet new and pending global regulations. However, not all hope is lost for Supra enthusiasts, as there have been hints of a next-gen Supra entering the market, although it is unclear when this will be. Senior Vice President of Product Planning and Strategy for Toyota Motor North America Cooper Ericksen said: "It would be logical that we would have a next-gen Supra - but when and how is still TBD." He confirmed that there would "definitely" be a gap between the end of the current GR Supra's production and the start of the next motor's manufacturing. However, he said the company aims to have a gap that is "significantly less" than the 17 years seen previously between the A80 and GR Supra. It is also unclear whether Toyota will continue to keep its partnership with BMW to develop the next Supra, having collaborated with the German carmaker for the current GR motor. Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 General Manager of the Toyota Division for Toyota Motor North America David Christ said the company would "love to build a next generation Supra", but the company has not officially announced plans to do so. Toyota is at a busy stage currently, having just introduced the 2026 RAV4, which includes a number of new technologies which will eventually be rolled out to countless of its other models. Explaining the end of the Supra's production, Ericksen said: "A product like Supra, it's made it to a point where now we have a Final Edition and the reason is it's just not cost effective with all the new regulations and investment we have to make." In a review for The Sun last year, the Supra was described as a "chunky beast" that "packs a punch". It retails for £58,580 and can reach a top speed of 155mph, albeit with a fuel economy of 34mpg and CO2 emissions of 183g/km. TOYOTA TO INVEST £40 MILLION IN UK PLANT This comes as Toyota is reportedly planning to invest a whopping £40 million to build a new vehicle assembly line in the UK. The Toyota plant at Burnaston could be in line for a major investment, as the company weighs moving production for the US market from Japan to Derbyshire. The car maker plans to invest around £41 million to set up a new production line dedicated to making GR Corollas, according to Reuters. Toyota has denied that Trump tariffs are behind the potential shift, despite taxes on Britain being 10 per cent compared to Japan's 25 per cent. In light of the potential move, Japanese automaker Toyota revealed that new cars could be added to the European market. Currently, the GR Corolla is only available in Japan and is exported to North America and select other markets. Burnaston plant currently produces the Corolla hatchback and estate for the UK and European markets, but production rates could significantly improve with the proposed investment. A new production line could be operational within 12 months, with reports suggesting that Japanese engineers may temporarily relocate to Derbyshire to assist with the transition.
