U.S. Investigates Ford Engine Failures in 709,000 Vehicles After Drivers Report Sudden Power Loss

U.S. probe into Ford engine failures expanded to include nearly 709,000 vehicles
Covers F-150, Explorer, Bronco, Edge, Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator from 2021-2022 models
Engines can lose power under normal driving due to faulty valves
Probe opened after complaints, no crashes reported
Ford says most valve failures happened early in vehicle's life
Ford made valve design change in October 2021

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9/1/2023

Ford to replace rear cameras in new recall, take $270 million charge

Ford Motor is recalling 169,000 vehicles in the US to replace rearview cameras and update software, costing the company $270 million, following a series of rear camera-related recalls in recent years.

10/2/2023

NHTSA Expands Probe into Ford Engine Failures in Hundreds of Thousands of SUVs and Trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expanding its investigation into Ford vehicles over engine failures caused by a faulty valve, potentially leading to a recall for over 708,000 SUVs and trucks.

10/13/2023

Ford Recalls Over 238,000 Explorers in U.S. Due to Rear Axle Bolt that Can Fracture and Cause Crash Risk

Ford is recalling over 238,000 Explorers in the US due to a rear axle bolt defect that can result in a loss of drive power or the SUVs rolling away while in park.

10/16/2023

Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Harley-Davidson Recall Over 240,000 Vehicles for Safety Issues

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 230,000 Ford Explorers due to a rollaway risk, as well as Mercedes-Benz roadsters, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

10/16/2023

Ford Recalls Over 238,000 Explorers After Axle Issue Raises Rollaway Risk

Ford is recalling over 238,000 Explorers due to a rear axle mounting bolt issue that could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, potentially resulting in a loss of power or vehicle rollaway; the recall covers model years 2020 through 2022.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 1:15:43 PM

U.S. Investigates Ford Engine Failures in 709,000 Vehicles After Drivers Report Sudden Power Loss

U.S. probe into Ford engine failures expanded to include nearly 709,000 vehicles
Covers F-150, Explorer, Bronco, Edge, Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator from 2021-2022 models
Engines can lose power under normal driving due to faulty valves
Probe opened after complaints, no crashes reported
Ford says most valve failures happened early in vehicle's life
Ford made valve design change in October 2021

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/1/2023

Ford to replace rear cameras in new recall, take $270 million charge

10/2/2023

NHTSA Expands Probe into Ford Engine Failures in Hundreds of Thousands of SUVs and Trucks

10/13/2023

Ford Recalls Over 238,000 Explorers in U.S. Due to Rear Axle Bolt that Can Fracture and Cause Crash Risk

Ford is recalling over 238,000 Explorers in the US due to a rear axle bolt defect that can result in a loss of drive power or the SUVs rolling away while in park.

10/16/2023

Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Harley-Davidson Recall Over 240,000 Vehicles for Safety Issues

10/16/2023

Ford Recalls Over 238,000 Explorers After Axle Issue Raises Rollaway Risk