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The second-largest U.S. automaker has issued three recalls in a day for popular models in North America. As always, even though in modern times production procedures are close to surgical-grade perfection, errors might still occur. It is the same as in a carefully-orchestrated ballet from a prestigious dance company – from time to time even the best might slip. Unfortunately, when it comes to cars there is always the danger of people getting seriously hurt – so it is best that every issue is fixed as fast as possible.
It seems Ford is taking the most careful approach with the latest pack of recalls. The least concerning issue seems to be affecting certain 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles equipped with the 16-way power seats.
These units may come with less than usual space between the driver and/or front passenger seat wiring harness and the seat cushion – leading to possible wiring harness contact. There is a remote possibility of wire abrasion damage – and since some of them belong to the airbag system, it could lead to non-deployment.
Fortunately, Ford has not received any reports of crashes or wounded individuals and is calling back to dealers 19,299 vehicles in the U.S., some 4,262 in Canada and another 1,023 in Mexico. The affected lot was made at the Oakville Assembly Plant from November 2014 until January 2020.
Moving on to the F-650 and F-750, the recall affects models with the 7.3-liter engine. It seems some units - 1,299 of them from the U.S. and another 31 from Canada - have been manufactured at the Ohio Assembly Plant from March 18th to June 8th, 2020 without using certain common components.
These are used to insulate the cabin from outside and mechanical heat. Some users might be in for a hotter than expected ride due to the lack of “an underbody heat shield, a thermal insulator patch under the floor mat, or covers for the seat bolts and seat pedestal.”
Without posing a major safety threat the cabin floor and seat attachments might get uncomfortably hot - enough so that Ford thinks users could even get skin rashes or minor burns. The nuisance has not led to any complaints from users and dealers will install the missing components.
On the other hand, the final recall does seem a tad more serious than a “burnin’ bum” - Ford says 68 U.S.-examples and an additional 12 from Canada of the 2020 Escape SUV and 2020 Transit van could have faulty curtain airbags. This could lead to improper deployment with partial inflation during a crash, leading to increased risk of injuries. The company will replace all curtain airbag modules on the affected lot.
These units may come with less than usual space between the driver and/or front passenger seat wiring harness and the seat cushion – leading to possible wiring harness contact. There is a remote possibility of wire abrasion damage – and since some of them belong to the airbag system, it could lead to non-deployment.
Fortunately, Ford has not received any reports of crashes or wounded individuals and is calling back to dealers 19,299 vehicles in the U.S., some 4,262 in Canada and another 1,023 in Mexico. The affected lot was made at the Oakville Assembly Plant from November 2014 until January 2020.
Moving on to the F-650 and F-750, the recall affects models with the 7.3-liter engine. It seems some units - 1,299 of them from the U.S. and another 31 from Canada - have been manufactured at the Ohio Assembly Plant from March 18th to June 8th, 2020 without using certain common components.
These are used to insulate the cabin from outside and mechanical heat. Some users might be in for a hotter than expected ride due to the lack of “an underbody heat shield, a thermal insulator patch under the floor mat, or covers for the seat bolts and seat pedestal.”
Without posing a major safety threat the cabin floor and seat attachments might get uncomfortably hot - enough so that Ford thinks users could even get skin rashes or minor burns. The nuisance has not led to any complaints from users and dealers will install the missing components.
On the other hand, the final recall does seem a tad more serious than a “burnin’ bum” - Ford says 68 U.S.-examples and an additional 12 from Canada of the 2020 Escape SUV and 2020 Transit van could have faulty curtain airbags. This could lead to improper deployment with partial inflation during a crash, leading to increased risk of injuries. The company will replace all curtain airbag modules on the affected lot.
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