Ford Issues Recall for 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Due to Unexpected Downshifts: TDS
2017 Ford F-150.
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🛻 Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 trucks manufactured 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 problem, Ford dealers will upgrade the vehicles’ powertrain control modules.
💵 Hyundai has announced pricing for the Elantra N TCR special edition, which is surprisingly reasonable at $40,495. The TCR model features an adjustable swan-neck rear wing, lightweight forged wheels, and Alcantara interior details, and is intended to celebrate the Elantra N’s achievements in the category.
👔 In a move related to Hyundai, Stellantis has hired the company’s former VP of national sales, Michael Orange, with the goal of leveraging a solid first quarter and fostering further growth, as reported by Automotive News.
🔧 An executive from Polestar for the Australian market stated to Drive that plug-in hybrids are becoming “irrelevant” and represent “the worst of both worlds,” as they combine the complexity and weight of both electric and gas powertrains, resulting in higher maintenance costs.
🤖 Shareholders of Mercedes-Benz are expressing concerns over the company's apparent focus on luxury rather than technology in China, according to Reuters. I wonder if these investors have experienced the dashboard of the latest C-Class.
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Ford Issues Recall for 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Due to Unexpected Downshifts: TDS
Almost 1.4 million F-150s manufactured between 2014 and 2017 are affected by a transmission issue that requires an update with new software at dealerships.