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Ford Recalls EcoSport and Focus Models for Engine Seizures

Posted on 15 January 2024 by Ken Zino

A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine damage or seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of the mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt material may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure, according to the NHTSA filing. Continue reading →

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NHTSA Probe Forces Ford Focus EV Recall for Stalling

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Ken Zino

Once again, sloppy computer programming is responsible. The powertrain control module simply shuts off the Focus EV, just like a Microsoft operating system locking up your computer, but with potentially far dire consequences. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls Focus for Defective Windshield Wipers

Posted on 10 April 2012 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 140,000 Focus compact cars because the windshield wipers can fail. Model year 2012 Focus cars were built at the Michigan Assembly Plant without a proper seal on the wiring harness for the passenger-side windshield wiper motor. Continue reading →

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