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Article #9: Ford Recalls 145,000 Vehicles

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Approximately 145,000 vehicles will be Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
recalled by Ford Motor Co. in order to South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West
fix the reported door latches. The perils Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
of having such defective latches in a Although the reports about the defective
vehicle include the malfunctioning of the latch are swarming, there are no reported
doors and the possibility that the accidents or injuries which have been
drivetrain can cause fracture. linked to said defect. Kristen Kinley,
Ford said that the side-door latch Ford spokeswoman said, "Owners in the
entertains the possibility of water remaining 19 states will be notified of
intrusion. The latter condition can the condition and also will be able to
freeze the latch especially during winter have the latches fixed at no charge."
or cold seasons. Aside from that, the Ford is also recalling 6,164 2006
door will no longer snugly fit the front-wheel drive Escape hybrids. Escape
vehicle's body. As a result, the door hybrid is the first vehicle to offer
might open in traffic. combined SUV prowess, superb fuel economy
Included in the list of vehicles that and low environmental impact. Ford Escape
need to be recalled because of the parts are used to significantly increase
reported defect are 139,537 2005 Five mileage and range. These parts are
Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and incorporated to make the vehicle perform
2005-06 Freestyle crossover vehicles smoothly and splendidly.
either sold or registered in 31 The recall is all about the fixing of
cold-weather states. The states covered defective drivetrain shafts. Said defect
include Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, is capable of fracturing and preventing
Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, the powertrain from spreading power to
Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, the wheels so as to let the automobile
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, move when in the park position. Same with
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New this separate case, there has been no
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North reports of crashes and injuries.






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