Ford recalls 775,000 SUVs over steering problem linked to six injuries

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (FN) said Friday it was recalling approximately 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs around the world for a steering problem linked to reports of six injuries in North America.

The recall involves 2013-2017 model year vehicles that could exhibit a seized cross-axle ball joint that could cause the rear suspension linkage to rupture, which could significantly reduce steering control, increasing the risk of steering. accident.

The recall involves 676,152 vehicles in North America, 59,935 in China and 38,600 elsewhere. American vehicles are in very rusty conditions.

Notifications to owners will begin at the end of August. Dealers will inspect the thru-pin ball joints and replace them if necessary and replace the connecting rods with an overhauled part.

Ford issued two more small recalls on Friday, almost all in North America. One involves approximately 35,000 2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with 6.7 liter engines and a single rear wheel axle for a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue .

Ford is also recalling 41,000 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter gasoline engines because the battery wire harness may not be properly secured.

The problem could lead to a short circuit and a potential fire. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to the two small recalls.

Reporting by David Shepardson; edited by Jonathan Oatis

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