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Auto Blog
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Seat Glitch Prompts Major Ford SUV Recall
Another Day, Another Ford Recall Ford's recall record in recent years has been extensive, with safety campaigns covering everything from engines and electronic glitches to improperly secured parts. Earlier this month, the automaker issued a recall for nearly 500,000 older-generation Ford Explorers due to an issue with the exterior trim that could cause it to come loose. While seemingly innocuous, the loose body panel could pose a potential hazard to other road users, which warranted a voluntary recall from the Blue Oval. Now, there's another recall notice, and this time it affects more than 300,000 units of two of Ford's most important SUVs: the 2020–2025 Ford Explorer and its luxury sibling, the Lincoln Aviator, manufactured between October 19, 2018, and November 4, 2024. At the center of this new safety issue is something that seems minor at first – second-row seat switch bezels – but the consequences could be serious. An Incorrectly Installed Easy-Entry Switch According to the recall document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week, the voluntary safety recall stems from a defect of the second-row seat easy-entry switch bezel. The document says that the trim around the switch may have been installed incorrectly, creating interference that can cause the button to stick in the down position. If that happens, the seat may unexpectedly fold or slide forward, even while the vehicle is moving. Needless to say, that kind of unprompted movement poses an obvious safety risk, especially to passengers seated in the second row. A seat that folds or shifts without warning during driving could result in injury, and in the event of a crash, the consequences could be compounded. While Ford has acknowledged nearly 100 reports of the issue across affected models, the automaker says there have been no known accidents or injuries tied to the defect so far. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Ford will begin notifying dealers and affected customers later this month. Owners of affected Explorer and Aviator vehicles will be advised to visit a dealer for a free inspection of the switch bezel. If it's damaged or improperly installed, it will be replaced. Dealers will also test and confirm proper function of the switch to ensure the issue is fully resolved. The repair process will be carried out at no cost. To check if your Explorer or Aviator is affected, Ford's VIN lookup tool is already live. About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Car giant issues huge recall over crash safety fears
Ford Motor is recalling 197,432 vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of back seat occupants getting trapped due to inability of entering or exiting the vehicle in case of an emergency, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. The company is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles, NHTSA said. The company is also separately recalling about 2,272 vehicles of certain 2025 Bronco variant due to an air bag deployment issue. It comes just days after it announced it was recalling more than one million cars over safety concerns with the rear camera system. The firm said the problem with the SYNC 4 system was a one that made the cameras freezem lag or outright fail to activate when the vehicle is put in reverse. It added that this was a 'significant risk to road safety' that could heighten the likelihood of accidents. More to follow.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Ford to recall over 197,000 US vehicles over risk of back seat occupants being trapped, NHTSA says
June 19 (Reuters) - Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab is recalling 197,432 vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of back seat occupants getting trapped due to inability of entering or exiting the vehicle in case of an emergency, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. The company is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles, NHTSA said. The company is also separately recalling about 2,272 vehicles of certain 2025 Bronco variant due to an air bag deployment issue.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford to recall over 197,000 US vehicles over risk of back seat occupants being trapped, NHTSA says
(Reuters) -Ford Motor is recalling 197,432 vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of back seat occupants getting trapped due to inability of entering or exiting the vehicle in case of an emergency, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. The company is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles, NHTSA said. The company is also separately recalling about 2,272 vehicles of certain 2025 Bronco variant due to an air bag deployment issue. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Ford Halts Dealer Sales of Electric Mustang Over Lock Glitch
Ford Motor Co. has instructed its dealers to stop selling the electric Mustang Mach-e because a software defect could lock the doors, potentially trapping occupants inside. The automaker said in a statement that it is recalling about 317,000 Mach-e models in the US and overseas from model years 2021 through 2025 due to the issue. Ford told its dealers not to deliver the EV, which is made in Mexico, until the vehicles receive a software update to fix the flaw, which is coming soon, a spokesman said.
