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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
Peoria woman accused of hijacking SUV from man in shopping center parking lot
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria woman faces up to 30 years in prison for 'brazen behavior' when she allegedly attacked and hijacked a 66-year-old man's vehicle. Taccara V. Dear, 32, appeared in Peoria County Circuit Court on charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen motor vehicle in connection with an incident Sunday afternoon in Sterling Plaza shopping center. The aggravating factor in the case was the victim's age. If convicted, Dear faces up to 30 years in prison. She appeared by way of ZOOM, clad in the orange jumpsuit of an inmate at the Peoria County Jail. Peoria County prosecutors sought to have Dear detained pending the outcome of her case. Judge Mark Gilles agreed. The reason behind Gilles' decision? It was a 'brazen behavior' on a 'vulnerable population' and on a stranger, showing no combination of pretrial conditions could protect the public from Dear, he said. She shook her head and put her head in her hands several times as Gilles handed down his decision. At about 4 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to the shopping center on a report of a stolen car. When they arrived, they found the victim who said he was getting into his vehicle when a woman, allegedly Dear, reached through the window of his 2008 Ford Escape, took his keys from the ignition, and fled on foot. When he tried to stop her, she struck him multiple times before getting into his vehicle and driving away. She was caught later and allegedly admitted to taking the vehicle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
UPI
2 days ago
- Automotive
- UPI
Ford recalls 694,000 Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs due to fire risk
A 2020 Ford Escape SEL AWD "Urban" Edition is on display during the 2019 SEMA Show, at the Las Vegas Convention center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 5, 2019. On Monday, Ford announced it was recalling all 2020-2022 Ford Escape SUVs and Bronco Sports due to cracked and leaking fuel injectors that could spark engine fires. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- Ford is recalling more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs because of a fire risk. In a recall notice issued Monday, Ford Motor Company said the compact SUVs' fuel injectors could crack and leak, leading to an engine fire. "A cracked fuel injector allows for fuel to leak at a high rate" and increases the risk of fire, according to the recall notice. The recall impacts the 2021-2024 models of Ford's Bronco Sport and the 2020-2022 versions of Ford Escapes, equipped with 1.5-liter engines. Ford recently identified cracked fuel injectors on eight vehicles that suffered under-hood fires. No one was injured. While Ford works on a final remedy, engine control software is being offered "free of charge" to detect fuel leaks and disable the high-pressure fuel pump while lowering engine power. According to the recall notice, Ford tried to fix the issue in November 2022, using the computer software update. In addition to the recall notice, Ford plans to send Bronco Sport and Escape owners a second letter on Aug. 18, to detail a final fix. This latest recall can be referenced by the number 25S76 for owners who contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Earlier this month, Ford recalled 850,000 trucks, SUVs and cars, including the F-150 pickup and S550 Mustang, due to clogging issues with the vehicles' fuel pumps.
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Ford recalls nearly 700,000 cars for fire risk. See impacted models.
Ford has recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel leak issue that may lead to fires, the car manufacturer has announced. The recall includes 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2020 to 2022 Ford Escape vehicles. According to Ford, a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. Liquid fuel or fuel vapor that accumulates near a hot surface may ignite, leading to an under-hood fire and increasing the risk of injury, Ford said in a NHTSA filing dated July 11. A fuel leak could lead to fuel odor both outside and inside the vehicle. "This safety recall supersedes the prior recalls and will include a new remedy for this issue, which is currently under development and expects to be finalized in the near future," Ford said in a statement to USA TODAY on July 16, adding there is an interim software update that will help detect cracked injectors and lower the risk of a fire. Ford said it is also recalling vehicles produced with these injectors that were not previously recalled, and the company is not aware of any injuries associated with under-hood fires related to cracked fuel injectors. The recalled models were also part of a separate recall in late June due to the possibility that the rearview camera may fail, which can increase the risk of a crash. The company offered free software updates in that case. Here's what to know about National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall no. 25V467000, and how Ford is handling it. How many vehicles have been recalled? According to a Ford spokesperson, the recall includes 687,000 vehicles in the U.S. and 694,271 vehicles if counting the U.S. and American territories like American Samoa and Puerto Rico. Impacted vehicles include: What led to the recall? Ford previously issued notices in November 2022 and March 2024 to address the risk of under-hood fires due to fuel leaks from cracked injectors in Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5 liter Dragon GTDI engines. Ford tried to fix the issue by updating the engine control software to allow it to detect a cracked fuel injector and reduce temperatures of possible ignition sources. The remedy also included adding a tube to allow fuel to drain away from surfaces that may lead to a fire. On April 11, 2024, the NHTSA opened a recall query to determine 'adequacy and safety consequences' of the previous remedy, Ford said. The NHTSA did not believe the fix got to the root cause of the issue. Ford worked over the next few months to respond to the NHTSA, and then on July 23, 2024, Ford's Critical Concern Review Group began investigating a vehicle that had an under-hood fire after receiving the update. Ford began testing the vehicle and found it had a cracked injector that led to the fire. The company spent the next nine months inspecting vehicles that had experienced under-hood fires after undergoing the update. According to Ford, the company also noted injector cracking on eight vehicles that experienced an under-hood fire; among them, six did not have updated engine control software. 'Ford is aware of no allegations of injuries associated with these (eight) fires,' the company said. On March 7, 2025, Ford approved another remedy to address a subset of vehicles that did not properly receive the software portion of the update. What should I do if I have one of these vehicles? Ford said it notified dealers about the issue on July 15 and owner notification letters should begin mailing on Aug. 18, 2025. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their engine control software updated for free. Some drivers have already received the update, so they do not need to take their vehicles in, Ford said. The company will let these drivers know if an update is needed or not. Owners can also search for their vehicle identification numbers online to see what recalls apply to their vehicles. According to Ford, a final fix is in the works and when the free solution is available, the company will let owners know via mail. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Virginia Beach Senior Amber Alert: Who is Marian Weaver Byers and where is she? Details here
On Monday, Virginia State Police issued a Senior Alert for Marian Weaver Byers, an 83-year-old woman missing from Virginia Beach, believed to be at risk due to cognitive impairment. She was last seen at around 2:35 PM local time and has been missing since. Virginia Beach Police issued a senior amber alert for an 83-year-old woman on Monday(Virginia Beach Police) Who is Marian Weaver Byers? Marian Weaver Byers, 83, is a Virginia Beach resident. She is 5'2', weighs approximately 120–150 pounds, has hazel eyes and gray hair, and was last seen wearing a yellow button-up shirt, black jeans, black sunglasses, and white shoes, possibly carrying a cane. Read More: New York flash floods: Which major airports are grounded? Here, have a look 'The missing senior suffers from a cognitive impairment and the disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigating agency,' Virginia Beach police noted on a flyer. Where Was She Last Seen? Byers was last seen on Monday, around 2:35 PM EDT at the 700 block of Weich Lane, off Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. She may be driving a gold 2010 Ford Escape with Virginia license plate GOD4MWB, as per officials. Read More: New York flash flood map: LaGuardia Airport, Westchester, Staten Island, Rockland affected; videos emerge Virginia Beach Police and Virginia State Police are actively searching, using K-9 units and checking local surveillance. The Senior Alert was broadcast via radio, TV, and cellphones through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Residents are urged to call 757-385-5000 (non-emergency) or 911 with information. Read More: Scary video shows NYC subway line severely flooded amid heavy downpour Senior Alert vs. AMBER Alert A Senior Alert is issued for missing adults aged 60+ with cognitive impairments. An AMBER Alert targets abducted children under 18. Senior Alerts prioritize health risks; AMBER Alerts focus on abductions. Both use EAS/WEA broadcasts but differ in criteria.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
20 Ford And Lincoln Models Hit With 2025's Favorite Recall
20 Ford And Lincoln Models Hit With 2025's Favorite Recall originally appeared on Autoblog. It's happened again, and by 'it' we actually mean two things. First, Ford has another recall to add to a fast-growing list of them in 2025. Secondly, the recall concerns the same issue that's been striking brands from all over the world: a backup camera image that may not display - something almost 1.1 million Ford vehicles were recalled for a month ago. According to the recall documents lodged with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue potentially affects 200,061 vehicles, and what makes it more difficult for Ford to deal with is that it affects small numbers of some 20 different models, including some under the Lincoln banner. This is an issue with severe possible consequences, particularly as rearview cameras have become an obligatory part of every automaker's vehicle production process (for anything that weighs under 10,000 pounds) since 2018, and their widespread, longtime use has made many drivers reliant on the technology. Nonetheless, some responsibility, at least after owner notification letters go out at the end of the month (July 28), will lie on drivers. Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2024) Ford EcoSport (2020-2021) Ford Edge (2019-2020) Ford Escape (2020-2022) Ford Expedition (2020-2021) Ford Explorer (2020-2024) Ford F-150 (2019-2020) Ford F-250 Super Duty (2020-2022) Ford Fusion (2019-2020) Ford Maverick (2022-2024) Ford Ranger (2019-2023) Ford Transit (2020-2023) Ford Transit Connect (2018-2022) Lincoln Aviator (2020-2023) Lincoln Continental (2019-2020) Lincoln Corsair (2020-2022) Lincoln MKZ (2019-2020) Lincoln Nautilus (2019-2020) Lincoln Navigator (2020-2021) As a society that thoroughly enjoys upgrading, our roads are being filled by larger vehicles every year, but the bigger they get, the more difficult they become to maneuver and, more worryingly, the riskier they are to human life, say various studies on the affected vehicles have SYNC 3.2 R10 RC1 infotainment software, so as you might have guessed, this is little more than a glitch. That means a simple update from the dealer will resolve the issue, but it also means that the affected vehicles were not produced in VIN order, so Ford service departments will be busy for some time. Ford's recall number 25S72 refers, or owners can get in touch with Ford at 1-866-436-7332. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article 20 Ford And Lincoln Models Hit With 2025's Favorite Recall first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
