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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Over 21,000 Ford, Lincoln vehicles recalled for headlight issue. See impacted cars.
Ford has issued a recall for over 21,000 vehicles due to an issue that may cause headlights to malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash. Impacted vehicle models include the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Mustang Mach E and 2025 Mustang vehicles, Ford said in an announcement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website. According to Ford, which owns Lincoln, the LED Driver Modules may contain a device that can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights and front turn signals to malfunction. For Nautilus vehicles, the device can also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal and rear position light to fail, Ford said. Ford said there have not been reports of accidents or injuries related to the lighting issue. Mostly 2025 Ford Mustangs recalled Impacted vehicles were manufactured between March 4, 2025 and July 24, 2025, Ford said in the recall announcement. Most of the vehicles recalled are 2025 Ford Mustangs. The breakdown of impacted vehicles includes: 2025 Ford Mustang: 19,418 vehicles 2025 Lincoln Nautilus: 1,539 vehicles 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E: 808 vehicles The investigation dates back to March 15, when workers at the Changan Ford Hangzhou plant in China inspected a Nautilus vehicle and found a faulty right-hand headlamp assembly. Just over two weeks later, plant personnel found eight more vehicles with similar issues. Two months later, in May 2025, someone submitted a warranty claim for a Nautilus vehicle in China, Ford said, and by June 15, seven more warranty claims were filed in China. Ford's Critical Concern Review Group in China opened an investigation on June 18, then transferred the investigation to Ford's team in the U.S. Investigators analyzed the vehicle parts and found that the headlight malfunctions were linked to a burnt device in the headlamps. What is Ford doing to fix the issue? The fix is free for impacted owners, Ford said in the announcement. For Nautilus and Mach-E vehicle owners, Ford will mail owner notification letters instructing them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the part replaced. For Mustang vehicles, owners will be notified by mail and told to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for inspection. If the serial number matches the ones that have been impacted, the part will be replaced. Ford began notifying dealers on Aug. 11. The company began notifying owners on Aug. 11 and should be done by Aug. 29. Owners should get letters about inspections and replacements between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31. Customers can search for their VIN numbers at The NHTSA recall number is 25V519000. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ford recalls over 21,000 Mustang, Mach-E, Lincoln Navigator cars
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Nissan is recalling 13K Frontiers
Published: | Updated: A tough-looking truck has been unintentionally winking at pedestrians. Nissan is recalling 13,719 Frontiers, its midsize pickup, because of faulty headlights. A software error in the 2025 model accidentally dims the two front lights. Federal regulations require new vehicles to run the lamps, even during the daytime. The automaker told Daily Mail that the lights accidentally lower when the automatic start-stop feature takes over at a red light or in traffic. Nissan warns that the flickering headlights 'may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.' Customers must bring their vehicle back to the dealership for a free computer update. Impacted owners will receive a mailed notice in mid-September. Nissan confirmed the recall in a statement to the Daily Mail, saying some owners experienced a 'brief change in headlight intensity.' Nissan's Frontier sales have lagged this year, with the company reporting a 23 percent decline compared to last year . The truck is not alone: Nissan has been cash-strapped since November, with executives worrying if the brand will be able to stay alive. Earlier this year, Nissan held talks with Honda on a potential merger , but negotiations didn't end in a deal. Moody's, a powerful credit agency, downgraded Nissan's debt to 'junk' status , signalling to investors that lending money to Nissan is now considered a very risky bet. Makoto Uchida, the company's CEO at the time, stepped down after the failed talks. Ivan Espinosa was named the replacement. Recall fall So far, Nissan has issued six recalls in 2025. The largest bulletin reached the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in June - impacting 443,899 cars, including the company's best-selling Rogue SUV and Altima sedan. At the time, Nissan discovered metal debris in a section of the engine that allowed 'hot oil to be discharged' and increased the likelihood of a fire. To remedy the problem, Nissan said it would completely replace the engine on impacted cars. It's been a tough year for vehicle recalls: so far, the top 13 major automakers have issued 228 recalls. And Ford has led the pack . By a lot. By early August, the iconic automaker has already issued 96 safety bulletins since January, the most any car company has ever issued in an entire year. But there is a dramatic twist in how car companies are fixing vehicles: many are turning to over-the-air computer updates for patches. Instead of frustrating customers with backlogged parts and trips to the dealerships, the biggest US automakers, including Ford, have updated vehicle computers while cars are parked via data clouds. The Detroit automaker previously told the Daily Mail that nearly half of its recalls were fixed with computer updates.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Struggling automaker issues urgent recall as confusing headlight malfunction increases crash risk
A tough-looking truck has been unintentionally winking at pedestrians. Nissan is recalling 13,719 Frontiers, its midsize pickup, because of faulty headlights. A software error in the 2025 model accidentally dims the daytime running headlamps. Lights have been dimming when the truck's idle start-stop feature, which shuts off the engine when the car comes to a stop, engages. Nissan warns that the flickering headlights 'may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.' Customers must bring their vehicle back to the dealership for a free computer update. Impacted owners will receive a mailed notice in mid-September. Nissan confirmed the recall in a statement to the Daily Mail, saying some owners experienced a 'brief change in headlight intensity.' Nissan's Frontier sales have lagged this year, with the company reporting a 23 percent decline compared to last year. The truck is not alone: Nissan has been cash-strapped since November, with executives worrying if the brand will be able to stay alive. Earlier this year, Nissan held talks with Honda on a potential merger, but negotiations didn't end in a deal. Moody's, a powerful credit agency, downgraded Nissan's debt to 'junk' status, signalling to investors that lending money to Nissan is now considered a very risky bet. Makoto Uchida, the company's CEO at the time, stepped down after the failed talks. Ivan Espinosa was named the replacement. Recall fall So far, Nissan has issued six recalls in 2025. The largest bulletin reached the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in June - impacting 443,899 cars, including the company's best-selling Rogue SUV and Altima sedan. At the time, Nissan discovered metal debris in a section of the engine that allowed 'hot oil to be discharged' and increased the likelihood of a fire. Nissan switched CEOs in April, with Ivan Espinosa taking over the company's top position after financial strain Carmakers have been turning to a new recall approach to avoid customer headaches and parts delays at dealerships To remedy the problem, Nissan said it would completely replace the engine on impacted cars. It's been a tough year for vehicle recalls: so far, the top 13 major automakers have issued 228 recalls. And Ford has led the pack. By a lot. By early August, the iconic automaker has already issued 96 safety bulletins since January, the most any car company has ever issued in an entire year. But there is a dramatic twist in how car companies are fixing vehicles: many are turning to over-the-air computer updates for patches. Instead of frustrating customers with backlogged parts and trips to the dealerships, the biggest US automakers, including Ford, have updated vehicle computers while cars are parked via data clouds. The Detroit automaker previously told the Daily Mail that nearly half of its recalls were fixed with computer updates.
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
The common 'polite' habit that could land drivers a £1,000 fine
Motorists could be slapped with a hefty fine if they're caught performing an action on the road that many deem to be considerate and polite. This is because it can be observed by police as intimidating behaviour and even an obstruction of an officer's duty. The habit is one that drivers commonly perform on a daily basis during journeys but are likely unaware of the ramifications it carries. That's because incorrect use of your vehicle's lights can carry a steep fine of as much as £1,000. Flashing your car's headlights at another motorist for anything other than letting other road users know of your presence is illegal under rules in the Highway Code. And if police catch you doing it to warn oncoming motorists of a speed camera or officers at the roadside with speed guns, this gesture could land you in very hot water. It's a common practice for motorists to warn others of upcoming speed traps in a courteous act to save them receiving a speeding fine and points on their licence. But this gesture is in breach of the Highway Code . Rule 110 and 111 of the driver's manual stipulates: 'Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users.' While being caught in breach of this rule will not result in a criminal conviction, it can still be used as evidence in court if linked to a collision. Additionally, there's legislation that makes it illegal to warn drivers of speed checks that can carry more severe punishment. This is in violation of section 89 of the Police Act (1997), which involves 'wilfully obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty'. As such, drivers can be handed a criminal conviction and a maximum fine of £1,000. However, instances of driver's being punished for such action is extremely rare. In 2012, Lancashire Police issued fines to 20 motorists who had been caught flashing their headlights at drivers approaching speed checks as part of an operation on the Fylde Coast. The 20 drivers were given £30 fines for 'misuse of headlights'. PC Antony Gray, from the force's road policing unit, said the practice was 'exacerbating the problem' of speeding. The Drivers' Alliance at the time accused the constabulary of being 'petty' in targeting motorists who encourage other drivers to slow down. There have been very few reports of operations linked directly to headlight misuse since. However, it's worth asking yourself if it's worth taking the risk of being handed a fine to help others who could have been speeding and breaking the law in the first instance. The AA states that motorists should follow Highway Code instruction and only flash their car's headlights to let other road users know they're there.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Drivers warned over £1,000 fine if they're caught performing this common 'polite' habit on the road
Motorists could be slapped with a hefty fine if they're caught performing an action on the road that many deem to be considerate and polite. This is because it can be observed by police as intimidating behaviour and even an obstruction of an officer's duty. The habit is one that drivers commonly perform on a daily basis during journeys but are likely unaware of the ramifications it carries. That's because incorrect use of your vehicle's lights can carry a steep fine of as much as £1,000. Flashing your car's headlights at another motorist for anything other than letting other road users know of your presence is illegal under rules in the Highway Code. And if police catch you doing it to warn oncoming motorists of a speed camera or officers at the roadside with speed guns, this gesture could land you in very hot water. It's a common practice for motorists to warn others of upcoming speed traps in a courteous act to save them receiving a speeding fine and points on their licence. But this gesture is in breach of the Highway Code. Rule 110 and 111 of the driver's manual stipulates: 'Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users.' While being caught in breach of this rule will not result in a criminal conviction, it can still be used as evidence in court if linked to a collision. Additionally, there's legislation that makes it illegal to warn drivers of speed checks that can carry more severe punishment. This is in violation of section 89 of the Police Act (1997), which involves 'wilfully obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty'. As such, drivers can be handed a criminal conviction and a maximum fine of £1,000. However, instances of driver's being punished for such action is extremely rare. In 2012, Lancashire Police issued fines to 20 motorists who had been caught flashing their headlights at drivers approaching speed checks as part of an operation on the Fylde Coast. The 20 drivers were given £30 fines for 'misuse of headlights'. PC Antony Gray, from the force's road policing unit, said the practice was 'exacerbating the problem' of speeding. The Drivers' Alliance at the time accused the constabulary of being 'petty' in targeting motorists who encourage other drivers to slow down. There have been very few reports of operations linked directly to headlight misuse since. However, it's worth asking yourself if it's worth taking the risk of being handed a fine to help others who could have been speeding and breaking the law in the first instance. Instances of driver's being punished for flashing their lights to warn of a speed trap up ahead is extremely rare by all accounts. But is it worth taking the risk just to help others who are potentially speeding? The AA states that motorists should follow Highway Code instruction and only flash their car's headlights to let other road users know they're there. 'You're not supposed to flash your lights to send any other message - even to warn others of hazards in the road,' it says. 'You shouldn't flash your lights to intimidate road users. 'Never assume that someone flashing their headlights means its safe for you to go, for example at a junction. 'Use your own judgement and proceed carefully.'
