Ford is recalling more than 39,000 SUVs after 16 under-the-hood fires, the company said. The recall covers certain 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles in the United States that were built between December 2020 and April 2021.

What Ford models are being recalled?

Ford says just over 2.9 million 2013–2019 Escape, 2013–2018 C-Max, 2013–2016 Fusion, 2013–2021 Transit Connect, and 2015–2018 Edge vehicles are affected by the recall. Affected owners will receive letters from the automaker sometime after June 27.

Which Ford SUVs are being recalled?

Responding to 16 reported incidents, Ford is recalling 39,013 Expedition and Navigator SUVs in the U.S. built between Dec. 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021. These vehicles may pose a risk of under hood fire, including while the vehicle is parked and off.

Are Ford trucks catching on fire?

Ford is warning owners of some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs that the engines in their vehicles could catch fire—even when they're turned off. The automaker has issued a recall of 39,000 of the vehicles and is urging owners to park in the driveway, rather than the garage, due to the risk.

What cars catch on fire the most?

It found that hybrid vehicles, which have an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, had the most fires per 100,000 vehicles (3475), while vehicles with just an internal combustion engine placed second (1530 per 100,000). Fully electric vehicles had the fewest: 25 per 100,000.

Ford recalls SUVs because engines can catch fire

What cars have caught fire?

The affected vehicles in this recall include Kia Sportage SUVs from 2014 through 2016 and the K900 sedan from 2016 through 2018. The Hyundai vehicles included in the recall include Santa Fe SUVs from 2016 through 2018, Santa Fe Sports from 2017 and 2018, the 2014 and 2015 Tucson SUVs, and the 2019 Santa Fe XL.

What cars have been catching fire?

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• 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata.
• 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
• 2014-2015, 2018-2019 Hyundai Tucson.
• 2011-2019 Kia Optima.
• 2012-2019 Kia Sorento.
• 2011-2019 Kia Sportage.

How many Fords have caught on fire?

But the company says fires can happen even while the engines are off. Ford has reports of 16 fires under the hood, 14 in rental company vehicles.

Does my Ford truck have a recall?

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

How do I know if my Ford has a recall?

You can check for recalls on your vehicle using the Ford Recall page or the FordPass^®* App.
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Option 1: Visit the Ford Recall page

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How many recalls did Ford have 2021?

Ford recently issued three separate recalls impacting some of its more popular vehicle models. The first recall has been released for the 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs that are impacting 39,000 vehicles.

Why is Ford having so many recalls?

Ford Motor Co. has asked the owners of 350,000 vehicles to take them into dealerships to be repaired under a three-pronged recall announcement. About 39,000 of those vehicles should be parked outdoors because their engines could catch fire, Ford said.

What cars are on recall list?

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Are there any recalls on a 2011 Ford f150?

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.

What Ford vehicles have Takata airbags?

The recalled car models include Ford F-250 and F-350 select 2018-2020, F-150 select 2018, and Ford Escape select 2019. Owners will be notified during the week of March 29 about the fix in which dealers will inspect tires and replace those that match the suspect tire list provided by Continental Tire of America.

What Ford F-150 is being recalled?

2020 Ford F-150 Recall

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms.

What is the latest recall on Ford F-150?

Ford's safety compliance recall pertains to certain 2022 F-150 Lightning trucks with 20-inch or 22-inch all-season tires. The issue is that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate when intended and may not be able to provide adequate warning of low tire inflation pressure.

Is there any recalls on a 2018 Ford F-150?

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

What is a Ford Pinto?

The Pinto, a subcompact car made by Ford Motor Company, became infamous in the 1970s for bursting into flames if its gas tank was ruptured in a collision. The lawsuits brought by injured people and their survivors uncovered how the company rushed the Pinto through production and onto the market.

What is a Ford Escape?

The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV sold by Ford since 2000 over four generations. The first generation was jointly developed with Mazda which also created the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner as the twin model.

What does SUV mean in cars?

Here's everything you need to know. By Cazoo editorial team. The term 'SUV' is car industry jargon that's an acronym for Sports Utility Vehicle. It refers to a type of car that sits high off the ground and which often has four-wheel drive and rugged styling.

Can a BMW catch fire?

According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the cars are vulnerable to an electrical short in their positive crankcase ventilation valve heater. That irregularity can, over time, lead to overheating and even cause a fire -- whether the car is parked or being driven.

Do Teslas catch fire?

Tesla fires are very few and far between, but they still exist. A Tesla owner in Canada says he was driving his electric crossover when it alerted him of an error, powered down, started smoking, and suddenly caught fire. He also claims he had no choice but to break the window to escape from the burning vehicle.

Do Kia engines catch fire?

DETROIT — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines have been turned off.