Its Shop Time Mondays: Dodge, Ford And Jeep Recalling Over 3.2-Million Rollaway Vehicles

1. Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,925,968

2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport: The Most Powerful Midsize Car In The Segment

Highlight: In the V6 Sport, Ford has developed an advanced computer shock absorber system, which tries to balance out the driving experience one feels when driving down a street riddled with potholes.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $40,995 (Base Model: $23,485)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; an electronic brake distribution system; electric parking brakes; a hillstart assist system; a rearview camera; a perimeter alarm system; Daytime Running Lights; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Base (S) Standard Features: 16-inch wheels; a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifter; a front wheel drive system; 2.5-liter engine with an automatic transmission; single exhaust tip; a manually operated a/c system; first row carpet mats; cloth seats; manually operated seats; a manually operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; Ford’s SYNC system; a keyless entry system; and a keyless ignition starter system

2014 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid Titanium: One Of The Most Advanced Vehicles On The Road Today

A Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In on Atlanta's new electric trolley car track.

Highlight: In the competitive midsize segment, this is the only vehicle available with an automatic parallel parking system.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $41,340 (Base Model starts at $35,525)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags (front, side mounted and side curtain); a tire pressure monitoring system; ABS; an electronic parking brake; hill start assist system; and a perimeter alarm

Standard Equipment:  17-inch wheels; a plug-in hybrid; a memory setting for the power driver’s seat; power passenger front seat; leather seats; a tilt-and-telescopic manual steering wheel; an automatic temperature ventilation system; a keyless entry pad; Ford’s MyTouch System; a spare tire mobility kit; and a capless fuel door opener.  

Ford Recalls 89,000 2013 Vehicles For Possible Fire Risk

DEARBORN, Mich., November 30, 2012 – Ford Motor Company today announced a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Ford Escape SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine and 2013 Ford Fusion SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine.

 

Ford estimates that there are approximately 73,320 Escapes and 15,833 Fusions produced and distributed for sale in the U.S. and Canada with 1.6-liter engines, with most in the U.S. market. The issue does not affect 2013 Escape or 2013 Fusion models with other engines.

 

Customers driving 2013 Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6-liter engine and 2013 Fusion models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine are advised to contact their dealer as soon as possible to arrange for alternative transportation at no charge. Repair procedures are not currently available.

 

Ford is voluntarily recalling these vehicles because of reports of engine overheating, resulting in engine fires while the engine is running. No injuries have been reported.