WASHINGTON (AP) -- 2/11/2008 The
Associated Press- Ford Motor Co. said Monday it was recalling
more than 180,000 sport utility vehicles and vans in two
separate recalls to fix interior door handles and faulty fuel
hoses.
The larger of the two recalls involves nearly 124,000 Ford
Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2007-2008 model
years. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker said the spring
system in the inside door handles could break.
The problem could prevent the door handles from returning to a
closed position, but the latches work properly, said Ford
spokesman. However, in a side crash, there could be a risk of
the door latch opening because of the problems, he said.
Ford spokesman said there were no reports of injuries or
accidents tied to the recall.
Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side
doors, he said. The recall involves 2007-2008 Expedition and
Navigator vehicles built from March 3, 2006 through Aug. 9,
2007....
The second recall involves more
than 57,000 2006-2007 E-150, E-250 and E-350 vans, and 2007
Expedition and Navigator SUVs with 5.4 liter engines.
The automaker said the engine's fuel rail crossover hose, which
connects the fuel rails, could crack and leak fuel, potentially
leading to a fire......there have been no reports of fires,
injuries or crashes. Dealers will replace the fuel rail
assembly.
More Recall Information:
Ford Expedition
- Lincoln
Navigator
