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US expands probe into Ford engine failures to include two motors and nearly 709,000 vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded its probe into Ford Motor Co. Engine failures, now covering nearly 709,000 vehicles. The investigation includes multiple models, such as the F-150 pickup truck, Explorer, Bronco, Edge SUVs, and Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator SUVs. The agency will evaluate the frequency of the engine problem and review Ford's manufacturing improvements.
Ford reported 861 customer complaints, warranty claims, and engine replacements related to the engine failures, prompting the investigation to be upgraded to an engineering analysis. This step brings the investigation closer to a recall.
The expanded investigation aims to identify and address the issue of engine failure in Ford vehicles, specifically focusing on the 2.7-liter engine on Broncos. The agency's evaluation will determine the effectiveness of Ford's manufacturing improvements in resolving the problem.

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US expands probe into Ford engine failures involve nearly 709,000 vehicles

U.S. auto safety investigators have expanded a probe into Ford Motor Co. engine failures to include nearly 709,000 vehicles.

7 months ago·United States

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US expands probe into Ford engine failures to include two motors and nearly 709,000 vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety investigators have expanded a probe into Ford Motor Co. engine failures to include nearly 709,000 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also says in documents posted Monday that it upgraded the investigation to an engineering analysis, a step closer to a recall. The investigation now covers Ford’s F-150 pickup truck, as well as Explorer, Bronco and Edge SUVs and Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator …

7 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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US expands probe into Ford engine failures to include two motors and nearly 709,000 vehicles

7 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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New York Post

US expands probe of 709,000 Ford SUVs, trucks over engine failures

US auto safety investigators have expanded a probe into Ford Motor engine failures to include nearly 709,000 vehicles. The investigation now covers Ford’s F-150 pickup truck, as well as Explorer, Bronco and Edge SUVs and Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator SUVs.

7 months ago·New York, United States

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US expands probe into Ford engine failures to include two motors and nearly 709,000 vehicles

7 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Benzinga

US Broadens Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures - Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has broadened its probe into approximately 709,000 sport utility vehicles and trucks made by Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), centered around severe engine breakdowns linked to a malfunctioning valve. The regulatory body underscored that some vehicles might suddenly lose power during normal driving due to an engine failure related to an alleged faulty valve within 2.7 L and 3.0 L EcoBoost E…

7 months ago·New York, United States

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