Ford issues recall for 227,000 vehicles in the US

By PHOEBE HENNELL

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Ford has issued a recall for 227,000 vehicles in the US over a series of issues. The problems range from visible air bubbles in windshield glass to loose bolts in front seat frames, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. The automobile manufacturer is recalling 6,909 Econoline vans for inoperative defrosting and defogging systems and offering to replace the faulty pieces free of charge.

Ford has issued a recall for 227,000 vehicles in the US over a series of issues. The problems range from visible air bubbles in windshield glass to loose bolts in front seat frames, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. The automobile manufacturer is recalling 6,909 Econoline vans for inoperative defrosting and defogging systems and offering to replace the faulty pieces free of charge.

Ford is also recalling 163,256 Bronco SUVs for front seats that might have loose bolts, and 56,841 Lincoln and Explorer vehicles due to windshields with air bubbles. The company had already issued a recall on Wednesday for 175,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs and F-series pickup trucks for moonroof wind deflectors that risk detaching. The moonroof wind deflector is designed to reduce noise when the sunroof is open. Drivers with a faulty deflector may notice an increase in wind noise or rattle noises when the moonroof is open.

Ford is also recalling 163,256 Bronco SUVs for front seats that might have loose bolts, and 56,841 Lincoln and Explorer vehicles due to windshields with air bubbles. The company had already issued a recall on Wednesday for 175,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs and F-series pickup trucks for moonroof wind deflectors that risk detaching. The moonroof wind deflector is designed to reduce noise when the sunroof is open. Drivers with a faulty deflector may notice an increase in wind noise or rattle noises when the moonroof is open.

Ford has documented two instances where drivers were struck by detached deflectors. The news comes as a string of America's top automakers have recalled nearly two million cars and trucks, with some vehicles dating back a decade. The NHTSA cited safety concerns from software glitches to faulty tires that could cause some cars to swerve and crash.

Ford has documented two instances where drivers were struck by detached deflectors. The news comes as a string of America's top automakers have recalled nearly two million cars and trucks, with some vehicles dating back a decade. The NHTSA cited safety concerns from software glitches to faulty tires that could cause some cars to swerve and crash.

Ford was most affected, warning of a problem with backup cameras in 1.4 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles that could create a risk of crashing into something when reversing. The most widespread problem affects 1,448,655 Ford and Lincoln vehicles from 2015 to 2020.

Ford was most affected, warning of a problem with backup cameras in 1.4 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles that could create a risk of crashing into something when reversing. The most widespread problem affects 1,448,655 Ford and Lincoln vehicles from 2015 to 2020.

Specifically, the 2015-2019 Ford Flex, 2015 Ford Explorer, 2015 Lincoln MKT, 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford C-Max, 2015-2016 Ford Escape, 2015-2016 Ford Taurus, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2018-2019 Ford Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, 2019 Ford Fiesta, and 2020 Ford Mustang all have the same issue with the backup camera.

Specifically, the 2015-2019 Ford Flex, 2015 Ford Explorer, 2015 Lincoln MKT, 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford C-Max, 2015-2016 Ford Escape, 2015-2016 Ford Taurus, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2018-2019 Ford Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, 2019 Ford Fiesta, and 2020 Ford Mustang all have the same issue with the backup camera.

The October 13 recall noted that the picture in these park-assist cameras could become fuzzy, flickery or go completely black while drivers are reversing. Owners have been advised to take their cars to a Ford or Lincoln dealer, where the camera will be swapped for free.

The October 13 recall noted that the picture in these park-assist cameras could become fuzzy, flickery or go completely black while drivers are reversing. Owners have been advised to take their cars to a Ford or Lincoln dealer, where the camera will be swapped for free.

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