- The first recall: Transmission downshifts and ‘whiplash.’
- The second recall: Defective door latches.
- The third recall: Missing gauge clusters.
- Recovering compensation after an injury from a defective product
This week, Ford has issued three recalls that affect over 1 million vehicles.
The first recall: Transmission downshifts and ‘whiplash.’
The largest of the three recalls affects 1.48 million 2011-2013 F-150 pickups.
The six-speed automatic transmission output speed sensor can lose connection to the powertrain control module. If this occurs, the transmission can shift down to first gear, which can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Ford has received five incident reports of this happening and one case of whiplash due to the defect.
Ford plans to fix the issue with a software update.
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Start A Free EvaluationThe second recall: Defective door latches.
The second recall affects 30,000 2017-2019 Lincoln Continentals.
In some vehicles, the door latch may begin to not function due to silicon build up. If this occurs, the door may not fully close. This presents the risk of a door opening while traveling.
Ford plans to fix the issue by removing and replacing the door latches on all four doors.
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Contact Us Now For HelpThe third recall: Missing gauge clusters.
This recall affects 4,200 2019 Ford Mustangs, Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Navigators.
Ford reports, that some of the instrument panel cluster assemblies may be blank upon starting the vehicle.
Ford plans to apply a software patch to resolve the issue.
To see if your vehicle is involved in the recall, visit Ford.com.
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Start A Free EvaluationRecovering compensation after an injury from a defective product
It is a manufacturer’s responsibility to make sure their products are safe for consumers. If someone is injured due to a defective product, a product liability claim may exist. A claim may be pursued to pay for damages caused by the defective product such as medical bills, missed time from work and pain and suffering.
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured by a defective product, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney to review your rights. Call 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh at Berger and Green today.
Source: Cnet.com, “Ford recalls 1.5 million F-150 pickups for transmission ‘whiplash’ issues”
