Ford Issues Recall for 740,000 Trucks and SUVs Due to Potential Rollaway Risk While in Park: TDS
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🧑🔧 Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the U.S., which includes specific 2018-2021 Ford Explorer, Expedition, F-150, as well as Lincoln Aviator and Navigator models, due to a transmission issue that may damage the parking pawl, rendering it unable to keep the vehicle stationary, thus posing a rollaway risk unless the parking brake is engaged. To address this problem, Ford plans to update the Powertrain Control Modules of the affected vehicles and examine the park system for damage, replacing any faulty components as necessary. In the meantime, be sure to utilize the parking brake every time. [Associated Press, NHTSA]
🍁 A spokesperson from Slate stated plainly that the startup has "no plans to sell vehicles in Canada," without providing additional information. The Slate electric pickup will be available for purchase in the U.S. starting at $24,950, excluding destination fees. [Automotive News]
🏭 Volkswagen is considering a spin-off of its automotive components business in Germany from its core auto manufacturing division, which would enable it to shut down German factories that it typically wouldn’t be able to because of the "Volkswagen Law," granting the state of Lower Saxony 20% voting rights at the company’s general meetings. [Reuters]
⚡ Ferrari and BMW are among the manufacturers transitioning from copper to aluminum for wiring applications, which has become more cost-effective recently due to data centers increasing the cost of copper. Chinese automakers and Tesla have also adopted this change in recent years. A bonus of aluminum is its lighter weight compared to copper, which is particularly significant for electric vehicles. [Reuters]
🦅 Nissan has gotten on board with the America 250 special-edition trend for its pickup, announcing the production of 2,500 versions of the Frontier featuring stars and stripes inlaid into the large tailgate badging. [Nissan]
💸 Speaking of Nissan, if you’re in the market for a new car under $20,000, your choices have nearly vanished unless you manage to secure one of the few remaining 2025 Versa S units still available nationwide. The S trim, which comes with a manual, has been discontinued, resulting in the subcompact sedan’s starting price exceeding $20,000. [CarsDirect]
🔧 Stellantis has prolonged a previously scheduled production halt for the Fiat 500 at its Turin facility due to component shortages. [Reuters]
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Ford Issues Recall for 740,000 Trucks and SUVs Due to Potential Rollaway Risk While in Park: TDS
The recall includes Ford and Lincoln models from 2018 to 2021, such as the F-150. Until your vehicle is repaired, it's advisable to use the parking brake each time.