Things aren’t going well for Ford right now, and the company is in the news again after it was announced that a large number of its cars will have to be recalled immediately. Due to a significant engine defect in several models, this would increase the risk of an accident while driving. This will undoubtedly get your attention if you own a Ford. An urgent recall alert has been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for several vehicles manufactured in 2021-2022.
Ford has recently issued an emergency alert for thousands of vehicles with a risky engine flaw in the United States
The reason behind Ford’s move is a crankshaft defect in the 2.7-liter and 3.0-liter EcoBoost engines that could lead to an unplanned engine shutdown, even at full speed. You could be traveling at 120 mph on a busy road when your car’s engine suddenly decides it has had enough and shuts down. Although it is clear that the company has not hesitated to take steps to solve this very severe issue, we cannot help but believe that it endangers not only the safety of other road users but also the safety of the driver and passengers in the car itself. Moreover, the NHTSA states that there have been numerous complaints of cars abruptly stopping while driving, but no significant incidents or deadly collisions have been documented as of yet. The NHTSA’s recall notification was, of course, prompted by that. The list comprises cars made between 2021 and 2022, and the US carmaker believes that there will be over 90,000 vehicles:
- Ford Bronco (2021-2022)
- Ford F-150 (2021-2022)
- Ford Edge (2021-2022)
- Ford Explorer (2021-2022)
- Lincoln Nautilus (2021-2022)
- Lincoln Aviator (2021-2022)
To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, look up your VIN if you own one of these models. Entering the VIN number on the Ford or NHTSA websites will do this.
Why should Ford owners be aware of their VIN?
Similar to a fingerprint, this unique code is assigned to each car from the factory and consists of 17 numbers that identify the vehicle’s model, origin, date of production, and engine specifications. It is especially essential in situations like these, when you can just show your VIN and they will instantly determine whether your car needs to be taken to the workshop or not. Additionally, exercise caution because your vehicle’s VIN can be utilized to determine whether it has a suspicious past or has been stolen. On October 7, 2024, Ford started informing impacted customers. If you receive a notice, visit your dealer right away to have the crankshaft in your engine inspected and replaced.
Ford will cover the repair, so you won’t have to pay anything at all. We advise you to make an appointment at the dealership and get in touch with Ford right away if you haven’t gotten a notification but believe your vehicle might be impacted. Since the company has been on the market for a long time, this is not the first recall the company has had, but the more recalls it produces, the more people criticize the quality of its engines. Ford maintains its faith in its engines and models and keeps reiterating its dedication to user safety. Follow the following instructions to get your EcoBoost engine back on the road fearlessly.
Ford runs a campaign highlighting American heritage
Ford Motor Company and Stellantis have begun conducting advertising campaigns to highlight their American manufacturing prowess in what some industry insiders view as a Hail Mary ahead of May 3, the day President Donald Trump is anticipated to impose 25% tariffs on all auto components imported into the United States. According to industry analysts, the advertisements are an attempt to persuade Trump to exclude some parts from the 25% tariffs in the coming days. Trump has hinted at perhaps halting the 25% tariffs he placed earlier this month on cars imported into the US.
