DETROIT (Reuters) -- Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 145,000 vehicles in the United States for a range of problems from defective latches to faulty drivetrains, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall involves 139,537 2005 model-year Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and 2005-2006 model-year Freestar minivans because the side door latches may let in water, NHTSA said on its Web site on Tuesday.
This may cause the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather and the door could open while the vehicle is moving, the agency said.
Separately, Ford is also recalling 6,164 Escape hybrid SUVs from 2006 model year because a drivetrain shaft may fracture.
If a fracture occurred, it could cause the vehicle to move, even in the park position, NHTSA said.
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Don't confuse this with the last two or three recalls - this is a new one. And we're not talking about some minor issues like leaky windshields or bad parking break lines - we're talking about DOOR LATCHES and DRIVETRAINS. Hello! If you are going to release cars in beta version, you should warn people.
All Ford vehicles should be considered "Beta" tests
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Posted by Generation Xsquire at 5:57 PM
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"Hey, let me sell you this beauty now and we can worry about doors staying closed and keeping it in "Park" later!"
Henry Ford is rolling in his grave.
This only make my opinion stronger...
American vehicles SUCK!!!!!
i guess the FORD acronym for found on road dead takes on a whole new meaning ha ha.
Hey, American Vehicle are better Central American ones.
This is why I drive a jeep!
right, captain??
oh
wait
sorry!
fuck.
"Hey, American Vehicle are better Central American ones".
^lol lol that was funny
honestly, who wants a vehicle that can kill you? I rather go Central America's transportation (By foot) is healthy.
Yes that was my joke, I am glad someone got it.
Maybe Google will buy Ford
^UhHH? oh I believe that will be a bad Investment, can you imagine Google will have to take over all those Inherent mistakes and law suits!!! lol
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