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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into front brake hose failures in 1.7 million midsized sedans. The probe into Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans follows recall two years ago of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models. The agency received 50 complaints of similar problems in the sedans and the result is the new probe.
The automotive world is moving toward hands-free or autonomous driving. In some cases, it is using small steps as it adds to the number of vehicles covered (Ford), while in other cases it is adding large numbers (Tesla). Meantime, the NHTSA is watching and investigating.
As you would expect from an automaker that has offered police departments specialized vehicles for the last 70 years, Ford has continued the policy with the addition of the Ford F-150 Lighting Police Work Truck. It is quite a vehicle.
With only three days and counting, Ford will introduce the exciting and more powerful new F-150 Raptor R. There will be few telltales on the outside, but under the hood there will be another story.
About two months ago, Ford told drivers to park their Expedition and Navigator SUVs outdoors because there was the possibility of an underhood fire that could cause problems. Now, the automaker has found the causes of the fires. It has announced one set of fixes for the problem, while the second set is on the way.