Ford Recalls More Than 285,000 Vehicles; Multiple Issues Cited
DETROIT (CBSnewYork/AP) - Ford is recalling nearly 202,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and cars in North America because the automatic transmissions can suddenly downshift to first gear.
The recall covers the 2011 and 2012 F-150 and the 2012 Expedition, Mustang and Lincoln Navigator. Ford says a speed sensor can force vehicles into a downshift.
The company says the problem has caused three crashes but no injuries.
Dealers will inspect the sensors. If they find no trouble codes, they'll update software. If trouble codes are present they'll replace parts.
The company also is recalling over 81,000 Explorer SUVs to fix a rear suspension problem that can cause loss of steering control. That recall covers SUVs from 2014 and 2015. Suspension links could fracture due to poor welds.
Dealers will replace the links.
CBS Detroit reports the car company has also issued a compliance recall for a batch of their their 2016 Ford Fusion models due to improper welding of their driver seat tracks. Ford says only 40 or so vehicles were impacted by this particular recall.
The company has also issued a recall of around 2,600 2016 Ford-F Series Super Duty vehicles to replace damaged tires, according to CBS Detroit.
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