Ford Fumbles With Faulty Fuel Pumps
It’s tough to come up with a new way of discussing a recall without making the concerned automaker look bad, but here we are again, talking about faulty Fords. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall affecting 850,318 vehicles, including some under the Lincoln brand, noting that the low-pressure fuel pump may fail, potentially causing the engine to stall, which could increase the risk of a crash. This comes a month after Ford recalled some 1.1 million vehicles for faulty backup camera images, but the fuel pump issue is mechanical, so it’s going to take more than a software update.
A Long List Of Affected Vehicles
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Ford estimates that 10% of the listed vehicles have the defect, so it’s going to take a while to sift through all the repairs once a remedy is ready. In the meantime, owners of the following vehicles can expect to receive notification letters pertaining to recall 25S75 to be mailed on July 14:
- Ford Bronco (2021-2023)
- Ford Explorer (2021-2023)
- Ford Expedition (2022)
- Ford Mustang (2021-2022)
- Ford F-150 (2021-2022)
- Ford F-250 Super Duty (2021-2023)
- Ford F-350 Super Duty (2021-2023)
- Ford F-450 Super Duty (2021-2023)
- Ford F-550 Super Duty (2021-2023)
- Lincoln Navigator (2021-2022)
- Lincoln Aviator (2021-2023)
Ford has received six customer complaints alleging a loss of power due to the fuel pump failure, but a remedy has not yet been found. Those who drive one of the abovementioned vehicles will want to take note of any misfires, lumpy idling, reduced power, or check engine lights. It’s probably also best to ensure the gas tank isn’t run close to empty, particularly in hot weather, as fuel pumps are cooled by the gasoline they feed, so low fuel levels or hot weather can hasten the pump’s failure.
Loads Of Recalls In Recent Days
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We hate to harp on the continual struggles Ford is having with recalls, but if you’re a Ford owner reading this, you may have missed other recent recalls that may impact your ownership experience. Last month, Ford recalled almost half a million Explorers for detaching trim and another 300,000 SUVs for seats that may move unexpectedly. Just in the past week, 20 different Ford and Lincoln models got hit with a rearview camera recall that is separate from the one mentioned at the outset. Of course, Ford is not the only automaker to suffer, but it’s certainly called up by the NHTSA more often than most.
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