Citing faulty switches, Ford (NYSE:F) announced its recalling 20,450 trucks and SUVs in the U.S.
The switches in question are those used in tail lights and turn signals, which in some cases have failed vehicle owners, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Included in the recall are Ranger pickups from model years 2004 through 2011, Excursion SUVs from 2002 through 2005. Other trucks from 2002 through 2007 are also listed on the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Also included in the recall are over 6,000 parts from dealers suspected to have potential flaws.
Ford was trading at $12.94, falling $0.15, or 1.15 percent, as of 10:25 AM EDT.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Ford's (F) F-150 Pickup Recall Expands to Almost 1.2 Million
The recall of Ford Motor's (NYSE:F) F-150 pickups has expanded to almost 1.2 million trucks because of possible defective air bags.
James Vondale, director of Ford's safety office, said, "To reassure customers of Ford's commitment to safety, and to eliminate any possible customer confusion, Ford is voluntarily recalling this remaining population of vehicles."
Even so, the auto maker was pressured by government safety regulators to make the decision.
The problem is related to air bags being unexpectedly deployed because of an electrical short, and covers F-150 pickup truck made from 2004 through 2006.
Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in May that some drivers reported injuries that included burns from contact with the air bag, bruises, neck and back pain and minor cuts.
Ford was trading at $14.65, down $0.33, or 2.20 percent, as of 12:25 PM EDT.
James Vondale, director of Ford's safety office, said, "To reassure customers of Ford's commitment to safety, and to eliminate any possible customer confusion, Ford is voluntarily recalling this remaining population of vehicles."
Even so, the auto maker was pressured by government safety regulators to make the decision.
The problem is related to air bags being unexpectedly deployed because of an electrical short, and covers F-150 pickup truck made from 2004 through 2006.
Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in May that some drivers reported injuries that included burns from contact with the air bag, bruises, neck and back pain and minor cuts.
Ford was trading at $14.65, down $0.33, or 2.20 percent, as of 12:25 PM EDT.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Ford (F) Recall Nightmare Grows, Adds 35,000 to Total
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) continues to struggle with reputation problems, as it has issued another recall (the third in a month), this time over possible electrical shorts and fuel leaks that could end up starting a fire.
Vehicles being recalled are located in the North American market, and include about 25,000 2010 Ranger pickup trucks and 9,100 Edge cross over SUVs, Lincoln MKX and Super Duty pickup trucks.
The latter three must be galling to the company, as they had already been worked on after a prior recall, and the company still didn't get it right.
The Ranger pickup trucks are being recalled over fuel line leaks, while the rest are being recalled over body control modules.
Ford was trading at $14.76, gaining $0.10, or 0.68 percent, as of 1:04 PM EST.
Vehicles being recalled are located in the North American market, and include about 25,000 2010 Ranger pickup trucks and 9,100 Edge cross over SUVs, Lincoln MKX and Super Duty pickup trucks.
The latter three must be galling to the company, as they had already been worked on after a prior recall, and the company still didn't get it right.
The Ranger pickup trucks are being recalled over fuel line leaks, while the rest are being recalled over body control modules.
Ford was trading at $14.76, gaining $0.10, or 0.68 percent, as of 1:04 PM EST.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Ford (NYSE:F) In Another Recall, This Time Explorers
So far in 2011, Ford Motor (NYSE:F) has recalled more vehicles already than it did throughout the entirety of 2010, the latest being Ford Explorers because of safety problems related to the seats in the back.
Over 900,000 vehicles have already been recalled by Ford this year, while last year approximately 600,000 vehicles had been recalled.
So far with the Explorers, over 1,600 are being recalled for the safety issue with the second row of seats, with Ford citing they may not provide enough strength if there were to be an accident.
The Ford Explorers being recalled were made from July through December of 2010.
In the case of the faulty seats, they came from their supplier Lear Corp., whereby the manual mechanism to recline the seat didn't meet federal safety standards.
It's unfortunate to see these things happen to Ford, as they built up a lot of good will with the American when they didn't take a handout from the government like their other American competitors did.
With a seemingly endless string of recalls, that has taken some of the shine off of the company.
It sounds like they need to shore up their quality control in order to catch these things before the reach the market.
Concerning the recalled Explorers, Ford will send out an official recall notice beginning on February 14.
Ford closed Monday at $16.11, gaining $0.39, or 2.48 percent.
Over 900,000 vehicles have already been recalled by Ford this year, while last year approximately 600,000 vehicles had been recalled.
So far with the Explorers, over 1,600 are being recalled for the safety issue with the second row of seats, with Ford citing they may not provide enough strength if there were to be an accident.
The Ford Explorers being recalled were made from July through December of 2010.
In the case of the faulty seats, they came from their supplier Lear Corp., whereby the manual mechanism to recline the seat didn't meet federal safety standards.
It's unfortunate to see these things happen to Ford, as they built up a lot of good will with the American when they didn't take a handout from the government like their other American competitors did.
With a seemingly endless string of recalls, that has taken some of the shine off of the company.
It sounds like they need to shore up their quality control in order to catch these things before the reach the market.
Concerning the recalled Explorers, Ford will send out an official recall notice beginning on February 14.
Ford closed Monday at $16.11, gaining $0.39, or 2.48 percent.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Recalling More Vehicles
The American auto industry seems to be shooting itself in the foot as numerous recalls continue to weigh on them at a time when they had an opportunity to make some inroads in market share with their competitors. Ford (NYSE:F) again has to recall vehicles.
Included in this recall are approximately 15,000 vehicles, which include 2011 Louisville-made F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 models.
Other models being recalled are 2011 Lincoln MKX cross-over vehicles and F-150 trucks.
The problem stems from body control modules from a supplier that could result in an internal electrical short which could start a fire.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said owners of the vehicles will be officially notified beginning on January 10.
Ford will replace the module at no cost to the owners.
Included in this recall are approximately 15,000 vehicles, which include 2011 Louisville-made F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 models.
Other models being recalled are 2011 Lincoln MKX cross-over vehicles and F-150 trucks.
The problem stems from body control modules from a supplier that could result in an internal electrical short which could start a fire.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said owners of the vehicles will be officially notified beginning on January 10.
Ford will replace the module at no cost to the owners.
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