Ford recalls F-250 pickups that could roll while in park
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Ford Motor is recalling about 52,600 F-250 pickup trucks sold in the United States and Canada because the vehicles could roll after the driver moves the automatic transmission lever into park position, the company said on Saturday.
The recall, the third announced by Ford this week, affects 2017 model year F-250 vehicles powered by 6.2-liter gasoline engines and built in its Louisville, Kentucky, truck plant, it said in a statement.
Ford, the second-largest U.S. automaker, also said it was unaware of any injuries or accidents associated with the latest issue.
The company said on Wednesday it was recalling 211,000 vehicles in North America to replace potentially faulty side door latches.
Another recall involves 230,000 vehicles that present a fire risk in the engine compartment. Ford said it had reports of 29 fires related to that issue but no injuries.
The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker had previously recalled nearly 4 million vehicles for door latch issues in six separate announcements since 2014, including 2.4 million vehicles recalled in late 2016.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific F-250 models are affected by this recall?
Which specific F-250 models are affected by this recall?
The recall affects 2017 model year F-250 vehicles that are powered by 6.2-liter gasoline engines. These trucks were built at Ford's Louisville, Kentucky, truck plant.
Q.Has Ford reported any injuries or accidents linked to this specific F-250 recall?
Has Ford reported any injuries or accidents linked to this specific F-250 recall?
Ford stated that it is unaware of any injuries or accidents that are associated with this latest issue. However, there were reports of 29 fires related to a different recall.
Q.How many vehicles has Ford recalled this week in total, including the F-250s?
How many vehicles has Ford recalled this week in total, including the F-250s?
Including the F-250 recall, Ford has announced three recalls this week. Another 211,000 vehicles were recalled for door latches and 230,000 for a fire risk, bringing the week's total to approximately 493,600 vehicles.
Q.Where were the affected F-250 trucks manufactured?
Where were the affected F-250 trucks manufactured?
The F-250 trucks included in this recall were manufactured at Ford's Louisville, Kentucky, truck plant. They were sold in both the United States and Canada.
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