Ford Motor is recalling 295,449 diesel-engine trucks due to a defective fuel pump that poses a risk of power loss and potential crashes, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA indicated that biodiesel deposits on the pump drivetrain roller components could result in high-pressure fuel pump failure. Symptoms for affected drivers may include extended crank times on starting, Check Engine Light activation, noise, and reduced engine power. As of now, Ford has no reports of accidents, injuries, or fires related to this issue. The recall covers certain truck models from 2020 to 2022, with dealers offering a powertrain control module software update at no cost. Owners of affected vehicles are slated to receive notification letters by January 13, 2025, and can reach Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Additionally, the NHTSA safety hotline can be contacted at 1-888-327-4236 or visited online at www.nhtsa.gov for further details (recall number: 24V-957).
On the same day, Ford issued three additional recalls. One involves over 20,000 compact SUVs, including select Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair models from 2020 to 2024, due to battery failure concerns (recall number: 24V-954). Another recall affects nearly 50,000 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles from 2024 to 2025 due to faulty power windows that may not detect obstructions, potentially causing injuries (recall number: 24V-953). The third recall covers over 30,000 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT cars with faulty rear-view cameras that may intermittently display blank, distorted, or inverted images while in reverse (recall number: 24V-951). Owner notification for these recalls is scheduled as per the specific details provided.
Ford recently paid a $165 million fine to NHTSA for delays in a 2020 recall affecting over 620,000 U.S. vehicles due to rear-view camera issues. Following this, NHTSA disclosed investigations into Ford’s handling of recalls involving various models, including Expeditions, Bronco Sports, and Mavericks from different years. Ford did not respond immediately to requests for comment.
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