Ford Recalls 125,000 Trucks and Crossovers for Fire Risk

Ford has recently acknowledged its struggles with quality, with CEO Jim Farley vowing to halt the brand’s backward slide. However, in the meantime, we have more Ford recalls to discuss. This time, the recall involves 125,000 trucks and crossovers for fire risk, including the ultra-popular Maverick. This recent recall action builds on a similar action from last year.

What Models are Affected?

Certain Maverick, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair models are included from model years 2020 through 2023. The problem involves an engine failure issue that can cause oil and fuel vapor accumulation near hot engine components. In the right conditions, the accumulation can cause an engine fire. Affected vehicles come with the hybrid 2.5-liter powertrain option.

What Should Owners Do?

Ford is aware of at least three incidents relating to the problem and is advising owners to park the vehicle and shut off the engine if there are odd sounds while driving or if there’s a drop in power or smoke. The automaker is working on a fix for the problem.

How Does This Recall Compare to Others?

Ford’s recall joins another action from last week, in which the automaker recalled 142,000 Lincoln MKCs for fire risk. However, it’s worth noting that the number of actual fires is tiny compared to the recall population.

What Does This Mean for Ford?

Ford’s recent struggles with quality have been well-documented, and this latest recall only adds to their woes. However, CEO Jim Farley has vowed to turn things around and halt the brand’s backward slide. It will take some time for turnaround efforts to take hold, but Ford is taking steps to address these issues and improve their overall quality.

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