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Ford Recalls Vehicles For Fire Risk

On Behalf of | Mar 31, 2017 | Car Accidents

The car accident attorneys at Breslin and Breslin are reporting that Ford is recalling more than 570,000 vehicles in North America and Europe to fix separate problems that can cause engine fires and doors to fly open unexpectedly.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a faulty Ford vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation. For more information on filing a New Jersey personal injury claim, contact the trusted attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.

The recalls will hit the company’s bottom line in the first quarter of this year. Ford said in a Wednesday filing with securities regulators that the recalls will cut pretax earnings by $295 million.

The engine fire recall covers over 360,000 vehicles in North America and Europe. In North America it includes Escape SUVs from the 2014 model year, plus the 2014 and 2015 compact Fiesta ST, the 2013 and 2014 Fusion midsize car and the 2013 through 2015 Transit Connect small van. In Europe, the recall covers the 2010 through 2015 C-Max hybrid and Focus small car, and the 2013 through 2015 Transit Connect van. All the vehicles have 1.6-Liter four-cylinder turbocharged engines.

A lack of coolant circulation could cause the engine to overheat, causing a crack in the cylinder head, according to Ford. If that happens, pressurized oil can leak through the crack, and if it hits a hot surface, could cause and engine fire. The company says it has 29 reports of fires in the U.S. and Canada, but no injuries.

Owners can continue to drive the vehicles safely and park them in garages or other structures, spokeswoman Elizabeth Weigandt said. The company will mail customers instructions from the owner’s manual on how to check and refill coolant. Dealers also will check coolant levels for owners. If vehicles leak coolant or overheat, they should be taken to a dealer, Weigandt said.

In New Jersey, victims of car accidents may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. To learn more about filing a personal injury claim, contact the trusted car accident lawyers at Breslin and Breslin online or call 201-546-5881 today. 

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