Block Heater Blaming: Manitoba Public Insurance suing Ford over faulty block heaters
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has launched another lawsuit against Ford, alleging faulty block heaters caused fires that destroyed eight vehicles in the province. This marks the second lawsuit filed against Ford by MPI over block heater fires. The lawsuit, which was filed last week in Court of King’s Bench, claims the fires […]
Questionable Quality: Quality Collision Parts busted for selling counterfeit OEM parts
Detroit, Michigan — Quality Collision Parts in the metro Detroit area was recently busted by undercover federal agents for selling counterfeit bumpers, grilles and other parts for GM, Ford and Dodge vehicles. According to a report from The Detroit News, in 2022, the Department of Homeland Security first suspected that counterfeit auto parts were being […]
Trimming the Loose Ends: Ford recalls 93,000 vehicles in Canada due to faulty A-pillar trim clips
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is recalling approximately 93,000 Explorer vehicles in Canada due to a faulty exterior A-pillar trim that may detach and increase the risk of a collision. The recall specifically affects certain Ford Explorers from the 2011 to 2019 model years. The automaker has stated that some of these vehicles did not have […]
Thirsty For Technology: Ford files patent for vehicle water detection technology
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a vehicle with water generation estimation technology to act as a sensor and vessel for safe drinking water. According to the patent application—which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the proposed technology hopes to create more consistency in a vehicle’s […]
All For Olives: Ford working on using discarded olive tree waste to produce car parts
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Co. is continuing to work on using discarded olive tree waste and bio composites to produce car parts and reduce plastic waste. According to the automaker, the waste used includes olive tree branches, twigs and leaves in a process that blends these organic materials with bio composites and then molds […]
A Ford-ified Curriculum: I-CAR, Ford offer four new model training courses
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR and Ford have announced a collaboration on repair procedures that I-CAR says are designed to equip repairers with knowledge of the latest OEM models. Courses include: Ford 2023 Super Duty New Model training; Ford 2024 Mustang New Model training; Ford 2024 Ranger New Model training; and 2024 Nautilus Training Overview. According […]
The Right Direction: 2023 Ford F-150 adaptive energy absorption steering column must be replaced if deployed during collision, according to Ford OnTarget newsletter
Detroit, Michigan — In its most recent OnTarget newsletter, Ford outlines some new safety technology present on the 2023 Ford F-150, particularly regarding the sensitive repair requirements of the supplemental restraint system (SRS) on the model, as found in the adaptive energy absorption steering column. The 2023 Ford F-150’s adaptive absorption steering column includes a […]
Moving to the Mall: Kirmac Collision and Autoglass acquires Automall Autobody in Abbotsford
Abbotsford, British Columbia — Kirmac Collision and Autoglass has announced its acquisition of Automall Autobody in Abbotsford, B.C. This acquisition marks Kirmac’s 17th location in the Metro Vancouver market. According to a recent press release, the Abbotsford region was chosen because it is a growing community located one hour from downtown Vancouver and because it […]
Recall Rankings: Ford the most recalled vehicle brand in the United States for 2023
Toronto, Ontario — According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Ford is the most recalled vehicle in the United States, topping the charts at 54 recalls. In its annual report, the NHTSA notes that across 54 recalls for 2023, affected vehicles from Ford numbered around 5,692,135, nearly three million more than […]
Heating Fire Hearing: MPI launches lawsuit against Ford after block heater fire damages vehicle
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba’s public insurer, MPI, has launched a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company after a block heater fire damaged a vehicle in Winnipeg. The lawsuit claims either the block heater or its installation was defective and this directly resulted in a fire that damaged a 2014 Ford Escape model that was parked in […]
