Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says
Ford has initiated a recall for over 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. following reports of a transmission defect that may pose a rollaway risk.
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The story so far
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 trucks and SUVs due to a technical issue affecting the park system. The defect reportedly involves the potential for vehicles to roll away even when placed in park.
Coverage from outlets including Reuters, CBS News, and The New York Post cites the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the recall. Reports from Yahoo Finance and USA Today highlight concerns regarding the company's vehicle recall volume and reputation.
Specific models included in the recall are being identified in ongoing coverage. Details regarding the timeline for repairs remain subject to update, with some reports indicating that a fix may not be available until next year.
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Coverage (14)
- Ford recalls more than 36K vehicles. See affected models USA Today · 45d ago
- Ford Reputation Deeply Damaged by 740,000 Recall Yahoo Finance · 45d ago
- Ford issues recalls for 780,000 popular cars: See affected models Detroit Free Press · 45d ago
- 750,000 Fords Could Roll Away, Won't Get A Fix Until Next Year CarBuzz · 45d ago
- Ford recalls certain F-150s, SUVs over risk for damage to park system The Detroit News · 45d ago
- Ford leads all carmakers in recalls. Is your Blue Oval car safe? USA Today · 45d ago
- Ford recalls over 740,000 vehicles. See affected models USA Today · 46d ago
- Ford is recalling 741,000 vehicles over a transmission defect that could cause rollaways qz.com · 46d ago
- Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles because faulty park system can lead to rollaways CBS News · 46d ago
- Ford recalling more than 741,00 vehicles because of park system issue ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 46d ago
- Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says New York Post · 46d ago
- Ford Recalls 740,000 Trucks and SUVs That Could Roll Away in Park: TDS The Drive · 46d ago
- Ford recalls popular SUVs and trucks over issue that could cause them to roll while in park 10TV · 46d ago
- Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says Reuters · 46d ago
The obvious questions
What is the primary cause of the Ford recall?
The recall concerns a transmission defect within the park system that may cause vehicles to roll away after being parked.
How many vehicles are impacted?
Multiple reports state that over 741,000 vehicles are included in the recall.
When will repairs be available?
Coverage does not yet specify a concrete timeline, though some reports suggest a fix may not be available until next year.
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