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Ford Escape Recalls Soar. Latest for Fires, Oil Leaks
The engine-compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly and could chafe and eventually leak fuel leading to more fires. It is not clear to AutoInformed that Ford is on top of the problems, as it appears to be recalling Escape recalls after it earlier had tried to limit the number of vehicles involved. Continue reading
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Ford Changes Software to Stop New Escape and Fusion Fires
Ford Motor Company will change computer software to stop fires on 2013 Escape SUV and Fusion sedan models- both redesigned for 2013. At the end of November Ford recalled two of its best selling vehicle lines equipped with a 1.6-liter engine – both redesigned for 2013 – without having a fix after at least 13 fires were reported. Continue reading
Ford Recalls 2013 Escape for Engine Fires, the Third Recall So Far
This is the third major recall on the best-selling Ford crossover SUV, which received a redesign for the 2013 model year, its first major revision since its 2001 model year debut. Ford did not publicize the recall, which became public because of a required legal filing with the Department of Transportation. Continue reading
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Ford Recalls 2013 Escapes for Fires; Honda Recalls CRVs
This is the second recall on the new Escape, an earlier one was conducted to repair carpeting that interfered with accelerator and brake pedal movement, and it raises concerns about Ford’s ability to launch new models without quality concerns. Honda recalled more vehicles in 2011 than any other automaker operating in the U.S. Continue reading
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