Seven recalls for one model year on one vehicle......

QuoteFord Motor Co. is recalling its Escape crossover-utility vehicle for the seventh time since the popular vehicle was redesigned for the 2013 model year.

The latest problem centers around potential oil and fuel leaks that could result in vehicle fires. The maker says the problems are the result of two separate issues, including faulty work done on the assembly line.

A total of 13 fires connected to oil leaks have so far been reported, though there have been no reports of injuries.

The latest announcement actually combines two separate recalls. One involves more than 161,000 Ford Escapes sold around the world during the 2013 model year. Only vehicles equipped with the maker's 1.6-liter engine are affected. Ford says the cylinder heads in those engines can overheat and crack, resulting in oil leaks.

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/recall-no-7-ford-escape-time-theres-fire-danger-2D11658567

Quote from: quiller on November 26, 2013, 01:45:30 PM
Seven recalls for one model year on one vehicle......

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/recall-no-7-ford-escape-time-theres-fire-danger-2D11658567

Is this a political point??  AUTOS are man made.  I got 3 recalls on my last Toyota.  The sticky gas pedal--that was the letter that scared the shit out of me.  And you couldn't get me to buy another BUICK.  I was in the dealership with that one (prior to the last TOYOTA) more times than I had been to all dealerships the previous 20 years.

Buy American, but walk to work 'cause the heap's in the shop.

Quote from: quiller on November 26, 2013, 01:45:30 PM
Seven recalls for one model year on one vehicle......

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/recall-no-7-ford-escape-time-theres-fire-danger-2D11658567

Oh great, the new Eco Pinto.