Posted 10/2/2023, 6:41:25 PM
NHTSA Expands Investigation into Engine Failures in Over 700,000 Ford Trucks and SUVs
- NHTSA expanding probe into 700K Ford trucks, SUVs over engine issues
- Includes 2021-2022 Bronco, Edge, Explorer, F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Nautilus
- Initial probe launched in July 2022, now expanded
- Covers model years 2021-2022 after multiple factors identified
- NHTSA has 328 complaints, 487 warranty claims, 809 engine exchanges
- Engineering analysis to evaluate range, frequency of engine failures
- Required step before NHTSA can implement recall
- Ford acknowledged issue, said most failures have occurred