Potential Projectiles: NHTSA probe launched into 1.8 million Ford Explorers for loose trim panels

Toronto, Ontario — The U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe into 1.8 million Ford Explorer models following reports that traveling at highway speeds can cause windshield trim panels to detach from the vehicle, thereby putting other motorists at risk. The preliminary NHTSA evaluation will concern 2011 to 2019 model year […]
Risky Recall: Ford recalls Explorer SUVs due to steering wheel issues

Michigan, United States — Ford has recalled 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs because of a steering wheel issue that has been linked to six injuries. The 2013 to 2017 models’ cross-axis ball joint seizing and can cause a potential fracture in the rear suspension toe link. When this happens, drivers can lose steering control and risk […]
Flying Roof Rails: Ford Motor Company issuing safety recall for roof rails in select Explorer vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2016 to 2019 Ford Explorer vehicles for roof rail covers that may become detached from the vehicle while driving. Even though the automaker told U.S. authorities that recall was not needed just last April, according to CBC. Affected Explorer series vehicles include […]