Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) was bombarded with bad news today, as not only was there news that owners of Mustangs from 2005-2008 needed to be brought in to repair air bag software, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also sent out a bulletin reiterating the need for Ford owners to take care of the cruise control switch problems, which many people haven't done yet. Only about half of the ten million cars affected have been brought in so far.
As far as the new problems with Mustangs, the issue is a needed change in the software to adjust the force an air bag is deployed, which at this time can injure a small woman or a large child not wearing a seat belt. It's specifically related to the passenger side air bag.
Cruise Control Problem
While a spokesman for Ford says they aren't aware of any more fires or accidents related to the cruise control problem, the NHTSA said there have been close to 60 complaints of fires in the vehicles since August 2007.
“Failure to have the switch disconnected could lead to a vehicle fire at any time,” the agency advisory said.
Ford Vehicles Covered by Cruise Control Switch Warning, according to "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration"
_ 1993-2004 Ford F150 trucks
_ 1993-1999 F250 trucks with gasoline engines
_ 1993-1996 Ford Bronco sport utility vehicles
_ 1994-1996 Econoline vans
_ 1997-2002 Ford Expedition
_ 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator SUVs
_ 1998-2002 Ford Ranger trucks
_ 1992-1998 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Cars
_ 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
_ 1993-1995 Ford Taurus SHO with automatic transmissions
_ 1994 Mercury Capri
_ 1998-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer SUVs
_ 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport and Explorer Sport Trac SUVs
_ 1992-1993 and 1997-2003 Ford E150-350 gasoline or natural gas vehicles
_ 2002 E550 gasoline engine vehicles
_ 1996-2003 E450 gasoline or natural gas vehicles
_ 1994-2002 F250 through F550 Super Duty trucks with gasoline engines
_ 2000-2002 Ford Excursions with gasoline engines
_ 2003 F250-F550 Super Duty trucks
_ 2003 Ford Excursion
_ 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor home chassis
_ 2002-2003 Lincoln Blackwood.
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Ford Recall Update: 470K Mustang sports cars recalled
The sports cars have been recalled due to a much needed air bag software update that will adjust the force with which the passenger side airbag deploys, the models affected are from 2005-2008.
Federal safety officials on Thursday issued a rare consumer advisory to owners of Ford Motor Co. vehicles that have been recalled for repair of a cruise control switch.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is concerned that only about half of nearly 10 million vehicles have been returned for the repair.
NHTSA said the automaker is re-notifying owners of the vehicles.
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