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Ford is expanding a recall due to fire risk, advises parking outside.
2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
JULY 2022 — Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when the ignition switches are off.
In May, Ford recalled about 39,000, model year 2021, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator large SUVs in the U.S. and told owners to park them outdoors and away from buildings.
On Friday, July 8th, the company expanded that recall to cover more than 66,000 vehicles from the 2021 model year after getting reports of five more fires.
At the time of the first recall, Ford didn’t know what was causing the fires. But on Friday the company said it has traced the cause to printed circuit boards that are susceptible to an electrical short. The company says it has reports of 21 fires and one injury, but no reports of fires extending to buildings. The circuit boards are part of the battery junction box. Parts are expected to be available in early September.
RECALLED VEHICLES
2021 Ford Expedition
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Ford recalls SUVs due to fire risk, advises parking outside
MAY 2022 — Ford recalled 39,000 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigators, recommending that some SUVs be parked away from buildings.
The company warned that roughly 39,000 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators and are liable to start on fire even when turned off. Ford requests that owners of the vehicles take them into dealerships for repairs, warning that they should not be parked indoors or near buildings in the meantime.
“These vehicles may pose a risk of under hood fire, including while the vehicle is parked and off,” the company wrote in a statement. “Ford, which began investigating the issue on March 24, 2022, has not yet established a cause. The incidents are believed to originate in the rear of the engine compartment near the passenger side of the vehicle.”
RECALLED VEHICLES
2021 Ford Expedition
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V346000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Component(s): ENGINE; Engine Compartment Fire
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39,013
Report Receipt Date: May 17, 2022
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the “Off” position.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is performed. The remedy is still under development. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S36
RECALLED VEHICLES
2021 Ford Expedition
2021 Lincoln Navigator
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