Ford Recalls 3.6 Million Cars, SUVs
08-03-2007, 06:37 PM
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Ford Recalls 3.6 Million Cars, SUVs
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The following vehicles are affected:
[ul][*]1998-2002 Ford Ranger[*]1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car[*]1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria[*]1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis[*]1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII[*]1993-1995 Taurus SHO[*]1999-2001 Ford Explorer[*]1999-2001 Mercury Mountaineer [/ul][/align]
[ul][*]2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport[*]2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac[*]1992-1993 E150-350 vans[*]1997-2002 E150-350 vans[*]1993 Ford F-Series pickups[*]1993 Ford Bronco[*]1994 Mercury Capri[*]2003-2004 Ford F-150 Lightning[*]1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes [/ul][/align]
[/align][/align][/align][/align][/align]Ford said the recall covered more than a dozen vehicle models built from 1992-2007. The company said it was responding to concerns from owners about the safety of their cars and questions about the speed control deactivation switch in the vehicles that is powered at all times.
The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker previously had recalled nearly 6 million vehicles beginning in January 2005 because of engine fires linked to the cruise control systems in trucks, SUVs and vans.
"Customers remain concerned about the long-term durability of the speed control system and about the safety of their vehicles," said Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis.
He said the automaker had received "a few reports of fires" in Ford Crown Victoria passenger cars prior to the recall. He did not have a precise number.
The recall involves the following vehicles: 1998-2002 Ford Ranger, 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer.
Also covered are the 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1992-1993 E150-350 vans, 1997-2002 E150-350 vans, 1993 Ford F-Series pickups, 1993 Ford Bronco, 1994 Mercury Capri, 2003-2004 Ford F-150 Lightning, and 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes.
An additional 177,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Europe are covered by the recall.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch it its found to be leaking.
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08-03-2007, 07:16 PM
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RE: Ford Recalls 3.6 Million Cars, SUVs
This issue has been out there a long time. I guess Ford finally decided to bite the bullet and clean everything up so they will know more exactly where they stand financially. They also plan to sell off Land Rover and Jaguar by the end of September. Hopefully 2009 will begin a big turnaround for the company.
08-03-2007, 08:12 PM
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RE: Ford Recalls 3.6 Million Cars, SUVs
did any of u guys see fight club? the guy explains, the company uses statistical analysis to determine if the cost of recall is less than or greater than the cost of probable amount of lawsuits related to the issue. if the recall is more expensive they say f*ck it. i guess the cost of the recall was cheaper here.
