Ford recalls nearly 113,000 F-150 pickups over rear axle problem
Broken rear axle hub can cause affected vehicles to lose power or roll away while in park, increasing risk of crash.
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Broken rear axle hub can cause affected vehicles to lose power or roll away while in park, increasing risk of crash.
Insurance group's latest crash tests show that several popular pickup models could put rear passengers at risk.
Roughly 709,000 Ford-manufactured vehicles featuring EcoBoost engine variants could suffer "catastrophic engine failure," the NHTSA said.
Damaged wiring can unexpectedly activate the brake and cause drivers to lose control, safety officials said.
The company says it will invest $3.7 billion in the three states between now and 2026.
State Police in West Virginia continue to work with local police and the sheriff, trying to piece together a timeline and dig deeper into a motive for a shooting spree near Morgantown that left five people dead, including the suspected gunman.
State police say four people are dead in three shootings in north-central West Virginia, and the suspect in the shootings took his own life.
Ford said Friday that its new aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup will get up to 26 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel efficient gas-powered full-size pickup.
The new Ford F-150 is coming, and the motor company is using 1100 18-wheelers to move parts for a new body shop.
