What Is Recall Clustering?
Recall clustering is a phenomenon that occurs in the automotive industry when automakers strategically delay announcing recalls to minimize negative attention and stock market penalties; this practice involves waiting for other companies to announce recalls before initiating their own. Researchers have found that 73% of auto recalls are announced in clusters, indicating a pattern in...read more
Read MoreNHTSA Probes Ford Bronco Sport 12V Battery Issue
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport following reports of a potential 12V battery issue. Owners have complained about a loss of engine power accompanied by a complete electric system failure. Find out the details of this investigation, the reported problems, and if Ford has responded...read more
Read MoreFord Expedition Seat Belt Prentensioner Investigated by the NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently opened a preliminary evaluation into complaints regarding the seat belt pretensioners in the 2019 Ford Expedition. This investigation comes after receiving ten reports from owners who have experienced inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioners without any crash impacts. These unexpected deployments have raised owners’ concerns...read more
Read MoreFord’s 10-Speed Transmission Problems
Ford’s new 10-speed transmission doesn’t seem to be living up to its promises. Drivers of specific Ford vehicles have experienced enough transmission issues that attorneys are working on gathering evidence to see if a class action lawsuit is viable. If you’re an owner or lessee of a 2018-2022 Ford Mustang, Expedition, or Lincoln Navigator, 2017-2022...read more
Read MoreFord and Lincoln Recall Thousands of Vehicles in July
Ford and Lincoln announced three (3) recalls on July 16, 2021. Yahoo has general information about the batch of summer recalls, which affect hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and SUVs. For more specific information about each recall, you can contact the vehicle manufacturer. Ford Recalls More Than 700,000 Explorers Ford has issued the recall of 774,696...read more
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