The brand new recall covers sure 2020 by way of 2022 mannequin yr Ford Escape, above, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair autos with 2.5-liter Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid engines.
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Ford Motor mentioned Friday it issuing a brand new recall for 100,000 US autos over fireplace dangers, and increasing an earlier recall after a sequence of reported fires.
The brand new recall covers sure 2020 by way of 2022 mannequin yr Ford Escape, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair autos with 2.5-liter Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid engines. Ford mentioned within the occasion of an engine failure, important portions of engine oil and gasoline vapor could also be launched that might accumulate close to ignition sources leading to a possible under-hood fireplace.
Sellers will modify the Underneath Engine Protect and Lively Grille Shutter to deal with security issues. There aren't any accidents or accidents related to this situation and prospects don't have to park the car exterior.
Ford is individually increasing its recall of 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs for under-hood fireplace dangers by one other 27,000 US autos after 5 further fires had been reported after its recall of 39,000 autos introduced in Might following 16 fireplace reviews. One damage has been reported.
The No. 2 U.S. automaker continues to be advising prospects to park these autos exterior and away from constructions till repairs are accomplished.
Automobiles could pose a threat of under-hood fireplace, together with whereas the car is parked and switched off.
Ford mentioned it has recall components obtainable for about one-third of autos with an 800-watt cooling fan system however is not going to have all components obtainable for autos with a 700-watt cooling fan system till September.
Ford believes the reason for these car fires may be traced to a change in manufacturing location by a provider throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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