Controversies

Source excerpt

• The Sept. 23 recall was initiated due to blank or distorted images on the backup camera displays of multiple 2020 Ford and Lincoln models, including the country’s top-selling car, the F-Series pickup, according to the documents.

Company response

• Denial — Ford

  "We think GM Cruise's claim ... is meritless and frivolous," a spokesperson said via email.

Source excerpt

• General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) on Saturday filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) for violating a trademarked hands-free driving technology name "Blue Cruise," Reuters reports.

• Late Friday, the $ 80 billion automaker filed a lawsuit accusing Ford Motor (FN) of trademark infringement after the latter renamed its new driver assistance technology BlueCruise.

• General Motors on Friday filed a lawsuit against Ford over the branding of its "BlueCruise" hands-free driving tech.

Source excerpt

• If you have 2013 thru 2017 Explorer, you’ll start to be notified on August 23 if you need your cross-axis ball joint/knuckle replaced

• 6 injuries have been reported, and there are increased crash risks and potential risks of fire so the Ford Motor Company is recalling over 850,000 vehicles in the US.

Source excerpt

• The biggest recall concerns the 2013 to 2017 model year Ford Explorer, which may experience a seized cross-axis ball joint. This condition may fracture the rear suspension’s toe links, translating to diminished steering control.

• Approximately 40,995 units feature a battery cable wire harness that may not be properly secured, allowing contact with the A/C system’s compressor pulley. Rubbing through the insulation ultimately results in a short circuit, and that electrical short circuit may morph into a vehicle fire.

• This morning, for example, the Blue Oval announced three recalls that include a whopping 850,630 SUVs and trucks.

Company response

• Remediation — Ford

  Owner notifications will begin on July 30 and dealers will inspect the part and take appropriate action.

• Remediation — Ford

  Dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint and replace joint/knuckle assembly as necessary with a part whose design has been revised.

Source excerpt

• Ford is not aware of any incidents related to this issue, but it is recalling 36,258 vehicles in North America, 2,136 in China, and 2,601 in other markets.

• In these vehicles, a battery cable wire harness may not be properly secured, allowing it to make contact with the A/C compressor pulley. Over time, the wire's insulation may be worn away, which could lead to a short circuit and a potential fire.

• Separately, Ford announced that it would recall 40,995 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviators equipped with the 3.0-liter petrol engine.

Company response

• Remediation — Ford

  If there is no evidence that the battery cable has contacted the A/C compressor pulley, they will add a tie strap near the frame rail between the battery cable harness and the engine compartment harness.

• Remediation — Ford

  Dealers will inspect rear axle to determine if deformation is present. If the axle is deformed, the axle housing will be replaced. If axle is not deformed, the dealer will perform a weld repair on the spring seats.

Source excerpt

• Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to this concern.

• Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 40,995 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter gas engines because the battery cable wire harness may not be properly secured, allowing contact with the A/C compressor pulley.

• Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Company response

• Recall — Ford

  Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2016-19 Ford Explorer vehicles for roof rail covers that may become detached from the vehicle while driving and create a hazard for others on the road.

Source excerpt

• Ford is recalling more than 620,000 Explorer vehicles to fix an issue with the roof rail cover.

• This action affects 620,483 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, 36,419 in Canada and 4,260 in Mexico.

• Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 774,696 2013-2017 Ford Explorer vehicles that may experience a seized cross-axis ball joint that may cause a fractured rear suspension toe link.

Company response

• Recall — Ford

  According to a Continental Tire of America recall, certain tires supplied to Ford and other auto manufacturers may have cured beyond specification.

Source excerpt

• This action affects 15,769 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, 3,082 in Canada, and 138 in Mexico.

• The affected tires may experience a framework break in the sidewall, leading to a sudden air loss. The same problem could also lead to a belt edge separation that could lead to a partial or complete tread or belt loss.

• According to a Continental Tire of America recall, certain tires supplied to Ford and other auto manufacturers may have cured beyond specification.

Source excerpt

• The company is also recalling 274,737 of the affected vehicles in Canada and 46,078 vehicles in Mexico, according to Ford's statement.

• Ford is recalling around 2.6 million cars in the US starting April 1 to replace driver's side front Takata airbag inflators that could rupture.

• Dealers are expected to replace the driver-side airbag inflator or airbag module.

Company response

• Recall — Ford Vietnam

  Ford Vietnam has issued a recall order of 2,470 Ranger and Everest vehicles to update the software in the transmission control module (TCM) and powertrain control module (PCM).

Source excerpt

• According to the company, the issues could cause problems for transmission oil pumps, which can lead to torsional vibrations while the engine accelerates and decelerates and lead to transmission malfunction, increasing the risk of collision.

• Ford Vietnam has issued a recall order of 2,470 Ranger and Everest vehicles to update the software in the transmission control module (TCM) and powertrain control module (PCM).

Company response

• Remediation — Ford

  Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, Ford said.

Source excerpt

• The recall affects 79,017 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, 6,986 in Canada and 1,347 in Mexico, including: • 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant from Oct. 27, 2020, to Feb. 3, 2021. • 2020-21 Ford Super Duty vehicles built at Kentucky Truck Plant from Oct. 13, 2020, to Jan. 23, 2021.

• (WXYZ) — Ford Motor Company has issued a safety compliance recall for 79,017 vehicles in the United States for windshield adhesion.

• Ford says the affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standards; the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure. Ford says in the event of a crash, the windshield may not adequately stay in place, increasing the risk of injury.

Source excerpt

• Owners of the affected vehicles will start receiving recall notices the week of March 8. All vehicles will be inspected for the air bags and will be replaced if found.

• Ford announced a recall last week after they noticed 45 air bags were missing from their stock service parts that were supposed to be purged.

Source excerpt

• Ford also announced another safety recall of 24 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles in Canada that were made in Mexico last year and have a separate rear suspension issue, which has not caused any known accidents or injuries.

Source excerpt

• Ford also announced another safety recall of 24 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles in Canada that were made in Mexico last year and have a separate rear suspension issue, which has not caused any known accidents or injuries.

• Ford warned that rear suspension modules with loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle's stability, increasing risk of an accident, and may result in reduced rear impact crash performance, increasing the risk of injury.

• The second recall involves 1,666 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles, recalled for faulty rear suspension modules.

Company response

• Remediation — Ford

  Dealers will inspect the driver or passenger air bag units and replace them if necessary.

Source excerpt

• Ford has lost track of some older Takata air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel, so it's recalling more than 154,000 vehicles in North America to check for them.

• Included are certain 2004 through 2011 Rangers, some 2005 to 2014 Mustangs, certain 2006 Ford GTs, some 2008 through 2012 Fusions and certain 2007 through 2010 Ford Edge SUVs. Also covered are certain 2009 to 2011 Mercury Milans, some 2010 through 2012 Lincoln MKZs, and certain 2007 through 2010 Lincoln MKX SUVs.

• The company on Thursday issued two recalls, with the largest coming because Ford can't find 45 obsolete air bags that may have been installed on some old Ranger pickup trucks.

Company response

• Remediation — 福特汽车（中国）有限公司

  福特汽车（中国）有限公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费更换改进设计后的前半轴支架，以消除安全隐患。

Source excerpt

• 日前，福特汽车（中国）有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。决定自2021年2月22日起，召回2014年11月1日至2014年12月23日期间生产的进口2014款 锐界(配置|询价)汽车，共计5234辆。

• 福特汽车（中国）有限公司将对召回范围内的车辆免费更换改进设计后的前半轴支架，以消除安全隐患。

• 本次召回范围内车辆因前半轴支架的设计没有充分考虑车辆行驶过程中的固有频率，导致支架在长期使用过程中可能会发生疲劳断裂。如支架断裂半轴将无法获得固定，这会使半轴在重力或外力作用下从变速箱上脱出，导致右侧前车轮与变速箱断开，造成车辆在行驶时失去动力；并使车辆失去自动变速箱的驻车功能，从而导致车辆可能在驻车状态下意外移动，存在安全隐患。

Source excerpt

• Ford is taking to court a cadre of Canadian supercar retailers and customers for allegedly improperly acquiring one of its 2018 GT supercars in a scheme to sell and re-sell it for massive profits, in violation of a purchase agreement that stipulates the buyer has to hold onto the car for 24 months after delivery.

• The automaker’s lawsuit, filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, accuses four defendants of engaging in a “civil conspiracy,” reports ; the defendants, on the other hand, are largely each accusing the other of the alleged improprieties in one very convoluted case.Automotive News Canada

Company response

• Clarification — 福特汽车

  公司没有关闭工厂的计划

• Remediation — 福特汽车

  我们已经在工厂中采取了许多措施，包括提供额外的洗手液和消毒湿巾，鼓励保持社交距离，中止餐厅的自助服务，并密切监视我们的工作场所。

Source excerpt

• 在申诉书中，UAW Local 600同时要求福特汽车提高工厂的卫生及清洁条件，因为部分工人正因为担心感染新型冠状病毒而考虑辞职。

• 我们已经在工厂中采取了许多措施，包括提供额外的洗手液和消毒湿巾，鼓励保持社交距离，中止餐厅的自助服务，并密切监视我们的工作场所。

Company response

• Remediation — Ford

  To repair the headlamp issue, Ford dealers will inspect the assembly and provide a replacement as needed.

Source excerpt

• Ford said the recall affects 130 headlamps in 37 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

• Ford (F) has issued another recall for certain Lincoln MKZ vehicles for a replacement headlamp issue.

• According to a press release, Ford says there is a problem with the SUV's front brake jounce hoses that could rupture and cause brake fluid to leak.

Source excerpt

• Ford has recalled nearly 12,000 Ranger and Everest cars in Vietnam to fix a gear problem that causes transmission fluid to leak.

• According to Ford Vietnam, leaking transmission fluid could lower internal pressure, increasing the risk of collision.

• Ford Motor Co. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit with nearly 2 million owners and former owners of Focus and Fiesta vehicles with bad dual-clutch transmissions known as the DPS6, according to court documents filed late Friday.