Automobile companies can recall their vehicles in case of a malfunction that may threaten driver safety. Although this situation has recently been experienced in Tesla, which is known for its electric and autonomous vehicles, it also affects other manufacturers. A new one has been added to these recently. Ford recalled over half a million cars due to safety issues.
Ford recalls more than 650,000 vehicles
Ford has recalled more than 650,000 pickups and SUVs in the US due to a problem with the windshield wipers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), faults in the relevant vehicles can cause the wipers to stop suddenly and even break off from the vehicle. Especially in bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, if the wiper is separated from the wiper motor and obstructs the field of view, it may cause irreversible accidents.
Ford recall
The cause of this problem, which endangered the safety of vehicle owners and other drivers, was announced as a manufacturing defect. According to NHTSA, the total number of complaints from drivers regarding the issue is 754. However, it is worth noting that no accident occurred due to the error has been reported.
As of May 23, Ford will invite the following models to their dealers and replace the windshield wiper arms free of charge. It will also refund drivers who have previously repaired out of warranty, if they apply.
Models affected by the bug;
- 2020-2021 Ford F-150
- 2020-2021 Ford Expedition
- 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator
- 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550
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