Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says
Ford is initiating a recall of more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. following reports of a transmission issue that may cause unintended rollaways.
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The brief
Ford has announced a recall affecting over 741,000 vehicles. The action follows reports of a defect in the park system which could allow the vehicles to roll away.
Coverage from USA Today, qz.com, CBS News, ABC News, and the New York Post highlights that the recall was initiated in coordination with the NHTSA. Outlets emphasize that the primary concern is a transmission defect affecting the parking mechanism.
Future reports will clarify the specific vehicle models included in the recall. Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for repairs or the availability of replacement parts for affected owners.
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Quick answers
How many vehicles are affected by the Ford recall?
The recall involves more than 741,000 vehicles in the United States.
What is the cause of the recall?
Coverage states the recall is due to a park system defect that could potentially result in vehicle rollaways.
Who is overseeing the recall process?
The NHTSA is involved in the reporting and oversight of this vehicle recall.
Coverage (8)
- Ford recalls over 740,000 vehicles. See affected models USA Today · 9h ago
- Ford is recalling 741,000 vehicles over a transmission defect that could cause rollaways qz.com · 9h ago
- Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles because faulty park system can lead to rollaways CBS News · 9h ago
- Ford recalling more than 741,00 vehicles because of park system issue ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 9h ago
- Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says New York Post · 9h ago
- Ford Recalls 740,000 Trucks and SUVs That Could Roll Away in Park: TDS The Drive · 9h ago
- Ford recalls popular SUVs and trucks over issue that could cause them to roll while in park 10TV · 9h ago
- Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says Reuters · 9h ago
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