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2020
Ford announces three recalls affecting more than 700,000 vehicles
Ford announced three recalls affecting more than 700,000 vehicles in North America. The recalls address intermittent rearview-camera displays, a potentially fracturing Mustang brake-pedal bracket, and potentially improperly welded front-axle yokes on certain F-Series trucks. The article says dealers will replace the affected components at no cost or, for the axle recall, if found faulty.
2020
Ford announces recall over backup-camera issue
Ford announced a recall of more than 700,000 vehicles in North America because backup cameras could show distorted images or suddenly go dark. The recall covers Ford models and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair; dealers are to replace the rearview camera at no cost to owners.
2020
Lincoln announces plan to end Continental production by the end of 2020
Lincoln said it planned to end production of the Continental by the end of 2020, citing declining sales in the full-size luxury car market in the United States. The source describes this as a plan, not a completed discontinuation.
2020
Lincoln partners with Matthew McConaughey to provide masks to rural Texas hospitals
Lincoln partnered with Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves to support rural Texas hospitals; Lincoln donated 110,000 masks to help McConaughey provide protective equipment to healthcare workers.
2020
Ford plans to discontinue the Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion
Ford plans to end production of the Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion at its Hermosillo plant in Mexico on July 21, 2020. The report describes this as a planned discontinuation, not a completed action.
2020
Lincoln and Rivian end joint electric SUV development plan
Lincoln and Rivian decided not to develop an all-electric vehicle based on Rivian's electric skateboard platform. Lincoln said their broader electrification strategy partnership would remain in place.
2020
Ford recalls replacement headlamps for certain Lincoln MKZ vehicles
Ford issued a recall affecting 130 headlamps in 37 Lincoln MKZ vehicles from model years 2013 to 2016. The replacement headlamps did not comply with U.S. vehicle safety standards; dealers will inspect them and replace them as needed.
2020
Ford recalls vehicles over suspension risk
Ford recalled more than 240,000 vehicles worldwide because a suspension part could fracture and increase crash risk. The recall covers specified Ford and Lincoln models from model years 2013 through 2018; dealers will replace the rear toe links. Ford said it was not aware of crashes or injuries caused by the issue in this batch.
2020
Lincoln and Rivian announce electric-vehicle development partnership
Lincoln announced that it would work with Rivian to develop Lincoln's first electric vehicle, which will use Rivian's skateboard platform.
2019
Ford China announces recall of 1,351 Lincoln vehicles in China
Ford Motor Company (China) announced a recall of 1,351 imported Lincoln MKZ and MKX vehicles in China, set to begin January 1, 2020, because missing wax coatings could allow road salt to corrode steering-gear motor bolts, potentially causing loss of power steering assistance. The automaker said it would replace defective parts free of charge.
2019
Ford recalls more than 600,000 vehicles over hydraulic defect
Ford Motor Company recalled 600,166 vehicles in the United States and its territories, including certain Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ models, over a hydraulic defect that might result in crashes.
2019
2020 Lincoln Corsair earns IIHS Top Safety Pick recognition
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick honor for its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention ability; both its standard and optional safety systems were highly rated.
2019
Ford recalls Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles
Ford issued a safety recall covering Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Dealers will check fasteners and rear-wheel alignment and inspect tires, replacing them if necessary; the source says a disconnected fastener increases crash risk.
2019
Ford recalls Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles over rear toe-link fastener concern
Ford issued a recall affecting 18 2019 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because a rear toe-link fastener may not have been properly tightened. Dealers will verify and adjust the fasteners and inspect the tires, replacing them if necessary.
2019
Ford plans to discontinue Flex and Lincoln MKT production
Ford planned to stop producing the Lincoln MKT in October and the Ford Flex at the end of November. The article reported these as planned production stoppages, not completed discontinuations.
2019
Ford recalls nearly 320,000 vehicles in North America
Ford issued three safety recalls involving nearly 320,000 vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The recalls covered select Ford Transit, Ford Edge and Ford Expedition vehicles, as well as Lincoln Navigator vehicles, due to reported driveshaft coupling, seat-belt and rear toe-link fastener defects that could create safety risks.
2019
Lincoln names Kemal Curic design director
Lincoln senior designer Kemal Curic will succeed David Woodhouse as the brand’s design director.