20 customers sued Ford Motor Co yesterday for compensation due to problems with unintended acceleration in cars they sold for nearly a decade. The lawsuit alleges that over 30 models did not have safe, reliable systems including brake override. They filed the lawsuit in West Virginia federal court. The lawsuit includes Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles built between 2002-2010. Over 10 million vehicles were recalled between 2009-2011 due to unintended acceleration, and in 2010 they installed brake override systems, according to news reports.
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Ford Escape and Fusion Recalled
Two of the most popular new models by Ford are undergoing a recall, the 2013 Escape and 2013 Fusion due to overheating and a possible fire hazard. Owners of the vehicles are urged to get in touch with their local Ford dealer immediately so they can get a loan vehicle to use while their vehicle undergoes repairs. Ford is working on correcting the problem. The Fusion was named the Green Car of the Year, however the new Escape has gone through three recalls due to overheating. 73,320 Escape and 15,833 Fusion vehicles are included in the latest recall, according to news reports.
Ford Investigated for Stuck Throttles
310,000 Ford vehicles are under investigation by federal regulators to see if they have a serious defect which could lead to a collision and possibly injury. There have been 50 reports sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning stuck throttles in 2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sables with 3-liter V-6 Duratec engines. So far, there haven’t been any reports of any problems for customers. The vehicles are under investigation because a throttle control cable mounting bracket may break with continued use, leading to the throttle sticking. Ford is cooperating with investigators, according to news reports. They just started, so they haven’t uncovered many details yet.
Ford Recalls Edge Model
Ford wants to make sure that anyone who sits behind the wheel of one of the cars that their company designs is as safe as possible. That is why are are sending out the road that their Edge model, made in 2012, may possibly have a fatal flaw that could harm a passenger, destroy property, and cause issue with others on the road.
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Ford Cars Recalled for Hazards
Quality Van Sales is recalling Ford E-Series vehicles that are equipped with Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The reason for this is that after extended use the roll stop latches may bend which can result in falls when the lift platform is raised. In September of 2012 Quality Van Sales will be notifying owners of this recall.
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Ford Recalls Escape Due to Leaking
Recently this month in September, Ford has released a recall on one of its vehicles. The 2013 Ford Escape is being recalled because a freeze plug in the engine has been known to dislodge and cause leakage of engine coolant.When there is a loss of coolant in the engine, it puts risk of causing a fire within the engine. Ford will be notifying any owners of the vehicle with the potential risk.
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Ford Recalls Escape for Throttle Defect
Ford has recalled 2001-2004 Escape with a V-6 engines. The throttle has a defect that may cause an accident due to the inability to control the vehicle. Car speed may race so high that the car will not be under operator control. Ford will fix the defect at no cost. Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 with questions and to schedule time to fix the issue
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Ford Announces Serious Problems with Escape
Approximately 485,000 Ford Escape vehicles are being recalled because the gas pedal could stick. Investigators started looking into the problem a week ago, and the recall was issued soon thereafter because the problem could lead to a collision. If a driver were to hit the gas pedal, the cables may stick to the engine cover, which can lead to the vehicle speeding without stopping. There have been over 60 complaints including 13 collisions. “This is not a situation where the engine would accelerate or go into a wide-open state on its own,” Ford spokeswoman Marcey Zwiebel said. This is the third recall of a Ford Excape SUV as of late, according to news reports. We highly recommend using caution until this issue is resolved
Ford Announces Escape Recall
Ford has sent out a new notification that it is recalling some of its 2013 Escape vehicles. This recall is due to the fact that they may have a defective engine fuel line. This fuel line has been shown to break and cause leaks. The recall is for the Escape with a 1.6 liter engine.
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Transmission Problems Lead to Recalls
The 2011-2012 Ford F150, Expedition, Mustang and Lincoln Navigators have all been recalled because they are not meeting requirements for their transmissions. They may have Transmission Range Sensors, specifically, that don’t meet federal requirements. The consequence is that they may not go into reverse when the consumer places the gear shift in reverse. They may have other issues relating to their reverse, including not lighting up the interior sensor signaling that they are in reverse, according to news reports.
As a Springfield personal injury lawyer, my thoughts are with everybody involved in this recall. Please check to see if you own a recalled automobile and have it fixed immediately by a nearby dealer. I hope you are not harmed by an unsafe product. If you believe you or a loved one were adversely affected by an unsafe product, you may want to discuss your claim with a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case and help protect and defend your legal rights. With an attorney on your side fighting for your rights, you are more likely to get the results you deserve for your case. An attorney can help answer any questions you may have and help you through the legal processes associated with your case. When you have an attorney on your side, you are more likely to get a higher compensation for your claim, as well.