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Ford Recalls 200,000 SUVs And Hybrid Vehicles For Possible Engine Fires

07/08/2022
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Topline

Ford recalled over 100,000 hybrid vehicles and added 66,221 of its Expedition and Navigator SUVs to its list of recalled vehicles it issued in May, following 21 reports of under-hood fires, including five since its last recall in May and 18 in vehicles owned by rental companies.

Key Facts

In a statement released Friday, the auto company wrote the cause can be traced to circuit boards supplied by a new provider that are “uniquely susceptible” to short-circuiting.

Ford also advised motorists to park recalled vehicles outside and away from structures while they investigate the cause of the fires – but did not tell them to stop operating vehicles.

Replacement battery parts can be installed immediately at a dealership for roughly one third of recalled vehicles with 800-watt cooling fan systems, Ford stated, while the remaining vehicles with 700-watt cooling fan systems can expect replacements as early as September.

In a separate announcement Friday, the auto company also recalled 100,000 of its hybrid Escape and Maverick vehicles, as well as Lincoln Corsair vehicles, made between 2020 and 2022, over concerns around engine fires from the release of oil and fuel vapor seeping to the ignition sources.

Key Background

In May, Ford recalled 39,013 of its Expedition and Navigator SUVs built between December 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 for possible engine fires “while the vehicle is parked and off,” following 16 reported incidents.

Big Number

$34,010. That’s how much a new Ford Explorer costs, according to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). A new Lincoln Navigator costs $77,635.

Tangent

Last month, Ford announced a recall of nearly 50,000 electric vehicles over concerns battery heating could cause them to lose power, just as the company expands its electric fleet. Company officials announced in April plans to make 150,000 electric F-150 Lightnings.

Further Reading

Recalls Show Why Tesla Runs Circles Around GM And Ford (Forbes)

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/07/08/ford-recalls-200000-suvs-and-hybrid-vehicles-for-possible-engine-fires/