Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
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A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
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The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
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New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates.
The recall comes a year after U.S. safety regulators determined the problem to be a safety hazard.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers.
Broken rear axle hub can cause affected vehicles to lose power or roll away while in park, increasing risk of crash.
With the tentative deal reached with Ford, the UAW will now be able to use it to model similar contract settlements with GM and Stellantis.
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