Ford Motor Company on Thursday announced the recall of some 310,000 F250 S, 350S, 450S and 550 pickup trucks.
The reason is a malfunctioning driver’s side air bag that Ford says can fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the cause is dust that may accumulate in the steering wheel, causing an electrical disconnection to the air bag. Owners are advised to schedule a free repair with a dealer.
Ford on Thursday also recalled certain 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators while it investigates the cause of reported under-hood fires. The vehicles in question, a total of 39,013, were built over a four-month period between December 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021. Ford says there have been 16 reported under-hood fires, including while the vehicles are parked and turned off.
The automaker is advising owners of affected vehicles to park them outdoors and away from structures while the recall and investigation are underway.
Source-ABC
