Recall Alert: There is a potential risk of engine failure in thousands of Ford EcoBoost engines.
Affected Models: A recall has been issued for 90,736 vehicles, which includes certain models of Lincolns.
Engine Issue: The recall includes engines with turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 and twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6.
NHTSA Filing: On August 23, 2024, Ford submitted documents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Model Years: The affected vehicles, featuring a mix of makes and models, are from the 2021 to 2022 model years.
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Ford Models: Models including the Explorer, Edge, Bronco, and F-150 are all being recalled.
Lincoln Models: The affected Lincolns are just the Aviator and Nautilus.
Most Affected: The F-150 has a significant number of recalled units, totaling 47,719.
Bronco & Explorer: There are a total of 15,835 Broncos and 14,262 Explorers involved.
Lincoln Numbers: A total of 7,199 Lincoln Aviators and 3,355 Lincoln Nautilus models have been recalled.
Valve Issue: The failures are caused by faulty engine intake valves.
Initial Investigation: This started in January 2022 following 22 instances of engine failures in Lincoln models.
Supplier Error: The valve supplier used material that did not meet specifications.
NHTSA Defect Petition: Opened in May 2022 in response to a growing number of complaints.
Remedy Plan: dealers are committed to conducting thorough inspections of engines to identify any potential malfunctions or failures.
If an engine is determined to be irreparable, it will be replaced with a new or refurbished unit to guarantee the best possible performance.
Ford offers reimbursement plans for customers who have previously paid for repairs. This allows them to recover some of their expenses and protect their investment in their vehicle.