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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ford recalls over 103,000 US vehicles over damaged axle bolts
Ford is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. over axle bolts that may break and result in vehicle rollaways or a loss of drive power, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. A broken axle bolt can damage axle hub splines - components that transfer power from the axle to the wheels and help them rotate. Damaged splines can cause vehicles to roll away when in park without the parking brake engaged or result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. auto safety authority said. The report said that if the rear axle bolt becomes loose, customers may report a clicking noise. If the bolt breaks, they may hear a rattling noise. As a remedy, dealers will replace the rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall affects Ford's F-150 models between 2023 and 2025. NHTSA estimates about 1% of the vehicles have the defect.
CNBC
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- CNBC
Ford to recall over 312,000 vehicles over loss of power brake assist, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling 312,120 vehicles in the U.S. as loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The recall affects certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The agency flagged that the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module might fail while driving or using the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, causing a loss of power brake assist. As a remedy, the EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge, NHTSA said.
CNBC
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNBC
Ford recalls more than 694,000 SUVs in U.S. after year-long fuel leak probe
Ford is recalling 694,271 crossover SUVs in the United States due to a fuel leak issue that could increase the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday, following a year-long investigation. The NHTSA said fuel injector in affected vehicles may crack, causing fuel to leak into the engine compartment and potentially ignite. Ford shares were down 3% in afternoon trading. The recall covers certain 2021–2024 Bronco Sport and 2020–2022 Escape models equipped with 1.5-litre engines. The NHTSA estimates that 0.3% of recalled vehicles may have the defect. "We estimate the aggregate cost of the action, based on the remedy options we are evaluating, to be about $570 million and will be reflected in our second quarter 2025 results," Ford said. Wednesday's action expands on previous recalls from 2022 and 2024, which provided software updates but did not replace the potentially faulty injectors. The fuel injectors were supplied by Italy-based Dumarey Flowmotion Technologies, according to the recall report. Ford's interim fix includes a software update designed to detect a leaking injector, reduce engine power, and shut off fuel delivery. The company is still developing a final mechanical remedy. An internal committee initially recommended the software update and an additional drain tube to redirect fuel away from ignition sources. At that time, about 42,000 vehicles were covered. In 2024, the NHTSA opened a recall query to evaluate the adequacy of Ford's remedy, adding that the proposed fix did not address the root cause of the issue. After reassessment, Ford reported this month that it found cracked fuel injectors in eight vehicles that experienced under-hood fires, despite having undergone repairs. Six of these vehicles did not have the updated engine software the company previously recommended. The latest recall includes vehicles previously repaired under earlier campaigns, as well as newer models built with the same engine and updated software.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Ford recalls over 694,000 SUVs in U.S. after year-long fuel leak probe
Ford is recalling 694,271 crossover SUVs in the United States due to a fuel leak issue that could increase the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday, following a year-long investigation. The NHTSA said fuel injectors in affected vehicles may crack, causing fuel to leak into the engine compartment and potentially ignite. Drivers may notice a strong fuel smell inside or outside the vehicle, dashboard warnings, smoke, or visible flames. The recall covers certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport and 2020 to 2022 Escape models equipped with 1.5-liter engines. The NHTSA estimates that 0.3 per cent of recalled vehicles may have the defect. 'We estimate the aggregate cost of the action, based on the remedy options we are evaluating, to be about US$570 million and will be reflected in our second quarter 2025 results,' Ford said. Wednesday's action expands on previous recalls from 2022 and 2024, which provided software updates but did not replace the potentially faulty injectors. The fuel injectors were supplied by Italy-based Dumarey Flowmotion Technologies, according to the recall report. Ford's interim fix includes a software update designed to detect a leaking injector, reduce engine power, and shut off fuel delivery. The company is still developing a final mechanical remedy. An internal committee initially recommended the software update and an additional drain tube to redirect fuel away from ignition sources. At that time, about 42,000 vehicles were covered. In 2024, the NHTSA opened a recall query to evaluate the adequacy of Ford's remedy, adding that the proposed fix did not address the root cause of the issue. After reassessment, Ford reported this month that it found cracked fuel injectors in eight vehicles that experienced under-hood fires, despite having undergone repairs. Six of these vehicles did not have the updated engine software the company previously recommended. The latest recall includes vehicles previously repaired under earlier campaigns, as well as newer models built with the same engine and updated software. (Reporting by Aishwarya Jain and Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru, Additional reporting by Kanjyik Ghosh; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Business Recorder
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Ford recalls over 694,000 US vehicles over fire risk
Ford is recalling 694,271 vehicles in the United States due to a fuel leak issue that could increase the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles in US over fuel pump defect The recall affects certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles, the NHTSA said, citing risks that a cracked fuel injector could leak fuel into the engine compartment.
