FORD RECALLS 350000 FAULTY MANUFACTURED CAR FOR FREE REPAIR
Ford has recalled 350,000 vehicles over fears a fault could cause them to roll away when parked. Ford says it is "aware of one reported accident and injury related to this condition."
The recall affects pickups and SUVs built in the US in 2018. The recalled vehicles can reportedly move forward without warning even when the car is in park mode if the handbrake is not engaged.
Ford described the problem in their recall notice saying, "This could allow the driver to move the shifter to park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission gear may not be in park, with no instrument panel warning message or warning chime when the driver's door is opened that indicates the vehicle is not secured in park. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash."
The cars in question were made at Ford's factories in Dearborn, Kansas City, Kentucky, and Ohio. Recalled vehicles will be inspected and will be brought back to standard for free if there is any sign of malfunction.
source:https://interestingengineering.com/ford-recalls-350000-vehicles-that-may-move-without-warning-when-parked
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