Ford Recalls , 2.9 Million Vehicles.
CNN reports that Ford has ordered
a recall of 2.9 million vehicles that
might not correctly shift into park.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), there have been six reports of property damage and four reports of injuries possibly related to the issue.
Affected Ford cars and SUVs may have faulty
transmissions that fail to enter the park position
despite the vehicle indicating it is in park.
Affected Ford cars and SUVs may have faulty
transmissions that fail to enter the park position
despite the vehicle indicating it is in park.
The NHTSA says that drivers have exited
their "parked" vehicle only to have it roll,
presenting a risk of crashes and injuries.
The NHTSA says that drivers have exited
their "parked" vehicle only to have it roll,
presenting a risk of crashes and injuries.
In 2016, a similar issue with the 2015
Jeep Grand Cherokee caused
the death of actor Anton Yelchin.
Yelchin's SUV rolled down his driveway and
fatally pinned him to a brick post
in front of his home in Los Angeles.
CNN reports the vehicles
involved in the recall include: .
the 2013 to 2019 Escape,
the 2013 to 2018 C-Max, .
the 2013 to 2019 Escape,
the 2013 to 2018 C-Max, .
the 2013 to 2016 Fusion and
the 2013 to 2021 Transit Connect.
the 2013 to 2016 Fusion and
the 2013 to 2021 Transit Connect.
The NHTSA has not
reported any deaths in direct relation
to the most recent recall.