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http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/11/16/...x.html?cnn=yes

Ford recall: Gas tanks could fall loose
Vehicles involved include flagship Ford Five Hundred sedan, Freestyle wagon, Mercury Montego.

November 16, 2005; Posted: 10:59 a.m. EST (1559 GMT)

DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling more than 225,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada, including its flagship Ford Five Hundred sedan and Freestyle wagon, because of fire risks.

Vehicles involved in the recall are from the 2005 model year and include the Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis and Montego sedans, Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley said.

Ford is recalling 127,493 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and Freestyle wagons because the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop onto the driveshaft or exhaust system, the automaker and U.S. safety regulators said.

This could cause a fuel leak and result in a fire in these vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The automaker is recalling 98,444 Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis sedans because on certain vehicles, the battery cable may scrape on an attaching bolt and could lead to a fire.

The recall comes as Ford is trying to stem steep losses in its North American division and to improve the overall quality of its products. It also follows a high-profile recall of some of its best-selling pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Ford recalled nearly 4 million vehicles in September because of the risk of engine fires.

SJ Silver Type-S

Thats good news for the Iraqi kamikazi drivers...

Moog-Type-S

F23A4

I hear a collective gasp from the law enforcement community on that one.

UnsanePyro

Thanks for the post, my mom has one of the cars mentioned (Merc Montego)

srika

gas tanks.... ehhhhh... who needs 'em..

S A CHO

I drive a Ford and love it, BUT COME ON! These are supposed to be Fords newest and best vehicles yet, and then this happens... ...Dont know where the world of cars is going to be at when Im 30, or 40...Anybody think it will get better, or keep getting worse?

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051117/...tkBHNlYwM3MTg-

Ford Motor Recalling SUVs, Pickups and Vans

By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 28 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 235,000 pickups, vans and sport utility vehicles from the 2006 model year because of potential problems with the windshield wiper motor.

The models include the E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 vans, the Escape, Expedition and Explorer SUVs, F-150 and Ranger pickups and Taurus sedan. It also includes the Lincoln Navigator SUV and Lincoln Mark LT pickup and Mercury Mountaineer and Mariner SUV.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site that the windshield wiper motor may have been made without grease being applied to the shaft gear. After continuous use on the high speed setting, the lack of grease may cause the gear to fracture during operation, leading to a loss of wiper function.

The posting said the lack of a working windshield wiper could lead to a crash under poor weather conditions. More than 200,000 vehicles were being recalled in the United States, with about 13,500 in Canada and the remaining affected vehicles in Mexico and Europe.

Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley said the problem was discovered during vehicle evaluations and there were no reports of consumer complaints. She said the automaker was cooperating with the government.

The recall is expected to begin Monday. Dealers will inspect the wiper motor and grease the motor gears if necessary at no cost.

Ford said Wednesday it was recalling 220,000 vehicles from the 2005 model year amid concerns a battery cable rubbing against the frame could cause fires and worry that a fuel tank strap could separate after tens of thousands of miles.