Ford recalls more than 850,000 cars across the US
The recall affects certain models of Lincoln Aviator, F-150 trucks and Mustang vehicles, among others. Ford is still developing the remedy. The auto safety authority said it received six consumer complaints alleging loss of power due to pump failure and estimates that 10 percent of the potentially affected vehicles have the defect.
The auto safety authority received six consumer complaints alleging loss of power due to pump failure. Before a fuel pump fails, drivers may notice poor engine performance, including misfiring, rough running, reduced power, or a check engine light, NHTSA said in a notice to dealers. Failures are more likely when fuel levels are low or in hot weather, it added.
Owners of the vehicles being recalled can expect letters in the coming days, the NHTSA said. The models affected include the 2021-2023 Bronco, 2022 Expedition, 2021-2023 Explorer and 2021-2022 Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Aviators and 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigators. Also impacted are some 2021-2022 F-150s, 2021-2023 F-250 SDs, 2021-2023 F-350 SDs, 2021-2023 F450 SDs and 2021-2023 F550 SDs.
Ford said in a statement: 'Ford is recalling approximately 843,000 vehicles in the US [...] due to a low-pressure fuel pump failure. 'This concern may result in poor engine performance (misfiring or running rough), a check engine light, reduced power, or an engine stall while driving.
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. 'A remedy for this issue is currently under investigation.' It is just the latest in a year-long stream of recalls for Ford after the motor manufacturer was forced to issue more recalls last month.
The Detroit automaker issued six recalls on June 16, according to a bulletin from the NHTSA. Overall, 534,755 vehicles - including some of America's best-selling models - were impacted by that round of recalls.
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