Ford recalls 1.3M vehicles for suspension, transmission problems

[Rhiannon12866]

Dearborn – Ford is recalling over 1.3 million vehicles mainly in North America to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems.

The largest recall covers over 1.2 million Explorer SUVs from 2011 through 2017. Ford says a rear suspension toe link can break if the suspension moves a lot. That can limit steering control. One customer reported running into a curb when a link broke, but Ford says it’s not aware of any injuries.

Dealers will replace the left and right toe links, which keep weight on the tires.

Ford also is recalling 123,000 2013 F-150 pickups for a second time to stop transmissions from unintentionally downshifting into first gear. The recall covers pickups with 5-liter and 6.2-liter gas engines. A previous software update didn’t work.

Dealers will update it again.


Short article, no more at link: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/06/12/ford-recalls-vehicles-suspension-transmission-problems/39573243/



Ford is recalling over 1.2 million Explorer SUVs from 2011 through 2017, including the 2016 model shown, to fix rear suspension problems. (Photo: Ford)



Ford also is recalling 123,000 2013 F-150 pickups for a second time to stop transmissions from unintentionally downshifting into first gear. (Photo: Ford, Wieck)

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. Hmmm.

There's a reason I have never owned an American automobile. And why I drive a stick shift.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. It seems like there's a new recall every other day now!

I've only owned American cars and I never did learn to drive a stick shift, LOL. Though I was lucky, I drove my Pontiac for over 14 years with very few issues. They really don't make them like that anymore.