Ford has set off the alarm bells for all its users after recalling 295,449 diesel-powered pickup trucks. This is due to a problem with a defective fuel pump that can cause a loss of power, which increases the chances of an accident. In response, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed the recall of all these Ford vehicles in order to repair these mechanical failures as a matter of urgency.
This decision highlights the current concerns about vehicle safety. Both NHTSA and Ford aim to reduce the chances of mechanical failures that could compromise the safety of the driver and others. This also underscores the importance of manufacturers ensuring the reliability of critical components and fuel systems in all types of vehicles.
Ford vehicle that could be part of the recall
Although Ford is one of the most important and reliable automotive companies in the world, it is also prone to errors. For example, the problem affecting these trucks cause the vehicles to experience errors such as prolonged starting, check engine light (CEL), noise and reduced engine power. All of these are caused by the faulty fuel pump.
So far Ford has not received any reports or complaints of accidents, fires or injuries caused by this factory error, although the same was reported by NHTSA and a recall has been issued. This leaves a total of 295,449 vans affected.
According to the company’s explanation, the problem arises when biodiesel deposits form in the drive train components of this pump. This error can cause this high-pressure component to fail.
List of trucks affected by this factory error
The vehicles (trucks) that have been recalled are the following Ford models that we provide below:
- 2020 – 2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600.
- Ford F-650, F-750, 2021, 2022.
In light of this situation, Ford has provided free powertrain control module software updates for these trucks. Owners of these vehicles will receive a notice during the last weeks of January. Separately, the company advises that owners can contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for further assistance, recall number 24S78. They can also visit the NHTSA website for more information on recent recalls linked to the Super Duty.
Recent Ford Recalls
Ford’s truck recall is one of four issued by the manufacturer on the same day. Recall that the company also decided to stop marketing the following vehicles:
- Ford Escape 2020-2024 and Lincoln Corsair 2021-2024, due to failures in the lineup. More than 20,000 compact SUVs were recalled.
- Lincoln Nautilus 2024-2025, for problems with power windows that may not detect obstructions. Nearly 50,000 of these vehicles were recalled.
- Flex, Fiesta and Lincoln MJKT-2019 cars, for problems with defective rearview cameras. More than 30,000 of these vehicles were recalled.
Ford fined for these issues
In November, NHTSA has fined Ford $165 million for slowly moving forward with a 2020 recall of more than 620,000 vehicles in the United States and more than 700,000 in Arctic America. In addition, in less than a week after announcing the civil fine, the government entity revealed two investigations involving other Ford recalls. These pertain to the 2019-2020 Ford Expedition, the 2021-2024 Basto Sports and the 2022-2023 Maverick.
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