Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)* is recalling model year 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The Mexican made low-pressure fuel pump from Phinia Inc. may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. The driver may experience poor engine performance – misfiring or rough running – a check engine light or a reduction in engine power. Fuel pump failure is more likely to occur in low fuel or warm weather with hot fuel in the fuel tank. The recall was prompted in part by data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash,” Ford told NHTSA in the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public by NHTSA earlier this week. “Loss of fuel pressure and flow from the low-pressure fuel pump can be due to internal contamination of the jet pump, specifically in low fuel conditions, and reduced fuel pump internal clearances that result in an increase of internal friction and sensitivity to vapor lock,” Ford said. Continue reading
Milltek Performance Exhausts Debut for BMW, Porsche
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Milltek* is debuting high-performance exhausts for BMW and Porsche Hybrids at the Goodwood Festival of Speed now underway. Both exhausts for the BMW and Porsche fit after the standard particulate filter. Therefore, there is no change to their official emissions certification numbers. (Read AutoInformed.com on: Urban Automotive Custom Rolls-Royce Ghost at SEMA)
“The new hybrid exhaust systems engineered for the BMW M5 G90 4.4-litre V8 plug-in hybrid and Porsche 992.2 Carerra 3.6-litre hybrid join a growing catalogue of Milltek exhaust systems for modern classics as well as current Porsche and BMW models,” Milltek said. Continue reading →