Ford Motor is recalling 295,449 diesel-engine trucks because faulty fuel pumps could cause a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Said On Tuesday.
“Biodiesel can accumulate on pump drivetrain roller components, causing high-pressure fuel pump failure,” NHTSA said. said,
Drivers whose vehicles are affected by a faulty fuel pump may experience an “extended crank when starting, a check engine light (CEL), noise and reduced engine power,” recalls the document. show,
As of Tuesday, Ford was not aware of any reports of accidents, injuries or fires linked to the fuel pump problem.
The recall applies to the following truck models:
- 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600
- 2021-2022 Ford F-650, F-750
Ford dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free, according to vehicle manufacturerNotification letters are expected to be sent to owners of affected vehicles on January 13, 2025. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332; The Ford number for this recall is 24S78.
Owners can also contact NHTSA's safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (toll-free number 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov For more information. The NHTSA number for the recall is 24V-957.
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The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford in a single day, as follows:
- Ford also recalled more than 20,000 compact SUVs due to battery failure concerns on 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 20, according to NHTSA. The Ford number for this recall is 24S79. The NHTSA number for the recall is 24V-954.
- Ford also recalled approximately 50,000 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles due to a faulty power window that may fail to detect obstructions, increasing the risk of injury. “The window automatic reversal system may not respond correctly after detecting an obstruction, and the window reversal distance does not meet the minimum requirement,” the recall notice states. states usaOwner notification letters are expected to be sent on January 13. The Ford number for this recall is 24C43. The NHTSA number for the recall is 24V-953.
- Ford also recalled more than 30,000 2019 Flex, Fiesta and 2019 Lincoln MKT cars due to a faulty rear-view camera that “intermittently displays a blank, distorted or inverted image in reverse,” which blocks the driver's view. Can reduce or distort. behind the vehicle, According To NHTSA. Owner notification letters are expected to be sent by February 2, 2025, and will be completed by February 7, 2025. The Ford number for this recall is 24S75. The NHTSA number for the recall is 24V-951.
Ford did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In November, NHTSA Ford fined $165 million to move too slowly on the recall of more than 620,000 vehicles in the US in 2020, and more than 700,000 in North AmericaWhich also included faulty rear-view cameras.
Less than a week after the civil fine was announced, NHTSA disclosed two investigations related to other Ford recalls, one of which concerns the 2019-2020 Ford Expedition. 2021-2024 Bronco Sports and 2022-2023 Mavericks,