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Ford Motor Company of Canada

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Ford recalls select 2021 Super Duty vehicles over wheel-hub extenders

    Recall announced

    Ford Motor Company of Canada issued a safety recall for select 2021 F-Series Super Duty vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. According to the recall notice, front-wheel hub extenders may not have been tightened properly, creating a risk that the tire and wheel assembly could detach. The action affected vehicles in the United States and federal territories, Canada, and Mexico. Owner notifications were to begin that week.

    Ford Canada issued a safety recall for select 2021 F-Series Super Duty vehicles with dual rear wheels because front-wheel hub extenders may not have been tightened properly, creating a risk that the tire and wheel assembly could detach. The action affects vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, Canada, and Mexico; owner notifications were to begin that week.

    Company response

    • Recall — Ford Canada

      Ford Canada is issuing a safety recall for select 2021 F-Series Super Duty vehicles with dual rear wheels.

    Source excerpt

    • Ford Canada is issuing a safety recall for select 2021 F-Series Super Duty vehicles with dual rear wheels.
    • Affected vehicles are equipped with front-wheel hub extenders that were not properly tightened by the supplier. This condition may result in the tire and wheel assembly detaching from the front axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    • This action affects 17,616 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories; 1,779 in Canada; and 231 in Mexico.
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  2. 2010

    Oakville gas-fired power-plant controversy

    A proposal to build a large TransCanada-operated gas-fired generating station on unused Ford Oakville property faced opposition from residents and politicians concerned about health and safety. Ontario cancelled the project in October 2010, and the parties withdrew planned appeals.

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  3. 1989

    Oakville wastewater pollution controversy

    Ford’s Oakville operation was named among Ontario’s major industrial pollution concerns because of wastewater discharged into Lake Ontario. Reported issues included solids and chemicals associated with oxygen depletion, phosphorus, and phenols. Ford later upgraded its treatment system and routed wastewater through regional sewers.

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