Ford Issues Recall for 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Due to Unexpected Downshifting: TDS
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🛻 Ford is recalling around 1.4 million F-150 trucks made between March 2014 and August 2017 due to a potential gearshift issue that could lead to a "temporary, unintended downshift to second," according to the AP via U.S. News and World Report. To address this, Ford dealers will update the powertrain control modules of the affected vehicles.
💵 Hyundai has announced the pricing for the Elantra N TCR special edition, which is quite reasonable at $40,495. The TCR version includes an adjustable swan-neck rear wing, lightweight forged wheels, and Alcantara interior details, celebrating the Elantra N's achievements in this category.
👔 In news related to Hyundai, Stellantis has hired the company's former VP of national sales, Michael Orange, as part of their strategy to build on a solid first quarter and maintain growth, as reported by Automotive News.
🔧 A Polestar executive for the Australian market stated to Drive that plug-in hybrids are becoming "irrelevant" and represent "the worst of both worlds," combining all the complexity and weight of electric and gas powertrains, which raises maintenance costs.
🤖 Mercedes-Benz shareholders are expressing concerns about the company's strategy to seemingly focus on luxury over technology in China, according to Reuters. I wonder if these investors are aware of the dashboard in the new C-Class.
🏁 Weekend Races to Watch:
IMSA at Long Beach: Saturday, April 18 at 4:05 p.m. Eastern on NBC
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Kansas: Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Eastern on CW
WEC 6 Hours of Imola: Sunday, April 19 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern on HBO Max
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas: Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. Eastern on FOX
IndyCar at Long Beach: Sunday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern on FOX
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Ford Issues Recall for 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Due to Unexpected Downshifting: TDS
Almost 1.4 million F-150s manufactured between 2014 and 2017 are prone to a transmission issue that requires a software update at dealerships to fix.