Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering. The system could prove to benefit the environment as well. Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. Plating variations could lead to a failure. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25. Best of all, the Mountaineer retains all the beneficial features of the Explorer, including seven-passenger seating, a rugged body-on-frame architecture and all-wheel-drive capability.
An unexpected engine stall while driving, with the inability to restart the engine, may lead to an increased risk of a crash. Federal regulators say that bolts holding the wheels on can fracture, causing a vibration. If the lines are routed incorrectly, they may rub together, possibly causing a leak in the fuel line over time, which could spark a fire. They will also inspect the steering column lower bearing and install a bearing retainer kit if necessary. A new 20-inch wheel option is added later in the model year.
Rotation of the brackets could potentially cause the lift cylinders to detach from the glass or, in some cases, could potentially cause the liftgate glass to break. Kelley Blue Book expects the Mountaineer to hold only average resale values over time. The ride is as soft and controlled as any full-size sedan, and the Mountaineer's cockpit is amazingly quiet and rattle-free. Drivers may need to use additional brake pressure to disengage the cruise control system, so Ford is advising customers not to use cruise control until the vehicle has been repaired. It asked Nissan Motor Co. Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened.
If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system abs module wiring harness connector. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. Ford recalled nearly 4 million vehicles in September because of the risk of engine fires. A second experimental acceleration had a similar result, he said in a web posting. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot 1-888-327-4236. This rating applies to vehicles other than the specific model and body style tested.
If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. Three new exterior colors: White Suede Clearcoat, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic. Ford recalled nearly 4 million vehicles in September because of the risk of engine fires. Ford made a design change in 2009 to address complaints but did not recall the vehicles. A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
Ford's number for this recall is 15S34. Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire. We hope our site will help with selecting of a reliable and safe car. If parts are not available, ford will instruct owners to park their vehicles outside until such time as parts become available. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank. The Mountaineer also has an impressive array of safety features, with crumple zones in the front fenders, three-point seat belts at all positions and a side-curtain airbag system that deploys to cover seventy-five percent of the side glass area. Visit to report problems with your vehicle, non-original vehicle equipment, tires or car seats. New features for 2008 include 20-inch wheels late availability and seven new packages, including: Mountaineer Chrome Package, Navigation and Moon and Tune Elite Package, Comfort Package, among others.
The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. By using this tool, you will be able to get records with description of safety issues for vehicles, equipment, tires and child restraints. Since 1992, Mountaineer's have experienced approximately 16 recall s due to hazards with various components, including the vehicle speed control, cooling unit and lines, cables, sidewall and suspension. Ford also recalling less than 100 2015 Ford Transit vehicles in North America for an issue with the bracket that holds the fuel filter to the frame. They are not the same as recalls.