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Motor 1
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Ford Just Recalled Another One Million Vehicles
Another week, another massive Ford recall. This time, the company is recalling just over one million vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the backup camera. The center infotainment screen may display a frozen image followed by a black screen when in reverse, increasing the risk of a collision. The recall affects a range of Ford Motor Company models from both the Ford and Lincoln brands. The affected vehicles are: Model Years Affected Ford Bronco 2021-2024 Ford Edge 2021-2024 Ford Escape 2023-2024 Ford Expedition 2022-2024 Ford F-150 2021-2024 Ford Mustang 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021-2023 Ford Ranger 2024 Ford Super Duty 2023-2024 Ford Transit 2022-2025 Lincoln Corsair 2023-2024 Lincoln MKX 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator 2022-2024 More than half of the cars affected are F-150 pickups, which account for 527,371 recalled vehicles. The Ford Edge, which the automaker no longer produces, accounts for 157,506 of those one million cars, followed by 136,968 Transit vans and 104,394 Bronco SUVs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Part 573 Safety Recall Report , the cause of the problem is due to an "Improper operational sequencing within the wireless communication subsystem of the SYNC software." Ford began investigating the issue earlier this year and was able to isolate it to specific versions of its Sync 4 software's Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). Photo by: Ford FoMoCo vehicles with over-the-air capability can receive the OTA update. Owners without that feature will have to take their vehicle to a dealer, where a service technician will perform the software update. The fix will update the APIM software to 2.0 or above. Ford said it is aware of one allegation of a minor crash related to the issue. However, it's unaware of any injuries related to the backup camera. Owners should receive notification of the recall in mid-June. Until then, cars still have mirrors. Recall Check: Ford Issues Do Not Drive Order for Exactly Three Broncos Volvo Recalls Nearly 500,000 Cars Over a Simple Software Glitch Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Expert issues urgent warning against wearing common hair accessory while driving - as results could be fatal
Experts have warned that wearing a very common hair accessory in the car could put you in danger. Motoring experts at Show Plates World have urged drivers to avoid wearing a hard plastic hair clip or claw clip in the car as it could be a major risk. The dangers of doing so are highlighted in a viral Instagram video which shows an animation of a car accident. In the video, the animated woman is wearing a claw clip while she drives. In a collision with another car, the woman's head 'snaps back hitting the seat' behind her. One of the claws on the clip 'drives deep into the skull' with the video warning it could 'pierce the skull'. A spokesperson from Show Plates World says: 'It's something most people never consider. 'But in a collision, everyday items can become dangerous projectiles, or in this case, pressure points between the skull and seat.' They explain that when the 'body is thrown backward at speed', a rigid item in the hair could 'crack, shatter or embed into skin' in the skull. Motoring experts at Show Plates World have urged drivers to avoid wearing a hard plastic hair clip or claw clip in the car as it could be a major risk. In the video, the animated woman is wearing a claw clip while she drives. In a collision with another car, the woman's head 'snaps back hitting the seat' behind her 'It's basic physics,' says the spokesperson. 'Your seat is designed to catch you. But if there's something in between, it becomes the first thing your skull hits.' They advise using a soft band or a scrunchie instead of a hard claw clip while driving. Hair clips with 'teeth, sharp edges or thick frames' should be avoided. The expert says: 'You can always put your clip back in when you arrive. But the risk during the journey just isn't worth it.' And drivers have also been warned about the dangers of travelling with unsecured items in their car. The spokesperson says: 'Any item not properly stowed or worn can become a hazard. In an impact, even a 200g object can hit with the force of a brick.'
