Ford Motor (NYSE: F) is recalling ~1,592,809 vehicles for a variety of safety defects on Lincoln MKX and Aviator, Ford Edge, Explorer and Mustang models, according to documents made public by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Labor Day. During the first half of 2025 Ford Motor booked a $1.3 billion loss from repairs of vehicles under warranty, cancellation of plans to build an electric sport utility vehicle and other one-time costs. Ford is operating under a consent order from NHTSA because of its handing of recalls. The largest current recall covers leaking brake hoses made in Mexico.
“The root cause of rear brake hose leaks has not been fully determined to date,” Ford told NHTSA in the mandatory safety defect recall filing. “Ford observed a significantly reduced rate of repair after the introduction of a robustness improvement change to the hose’s inner and outer braid material from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) to Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) in December 2017. The driver may notice a change to the brake pedal feel and travel. The red brake fluid warning indicator light will illuminate if the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir reaches a specified level,” Ford told NHTSA in the mandatory safety defect recall filing. Continue reading
Prepare for Child Passenger Safety Week 2025
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Child Passenger Safety Week 2025 will be held from September 21-27 this year. It’s a significant week for those who care for children and have them in a vehicle at any time. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes for every day in 2023, on average, two children under 14 were killed and 345 were injured in traffic crashes while riding in passenger vehicles. During 2023, 43% of children killed in car crashes were unrestrained.
“It’s important to make sure your child is in the right seat for their age and size – and that the seat is installed correctly,” NHTSA said. Continue reading →