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Ford Recalls
« on: October 13, 2006, 02:02:28 pm »
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is recalling about 145,000 vehicles in the United States to fix defective latches that could let in water and drivetrains that could fracture, the automaker said Wednesday.

Ford is recalling 139,537 2005 Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and 2005-06 Freestyle crossover vehicles either sold or registered in 31 cold-weather states. The automaker said the side-door latch could allow water intrusion, which could cause the latch to freeze in cold conditions and allow the door to open in traffic.

The affected states include: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

There have been no accidents or injuries connected to the issue. Owners in the remaining 19 states will be notified of the condition and also will be able to have the latches fixed at no charge, Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley said.

In a separate action, Ford is recalling 6,164 2006 front-wheel drive Escape hybrid SUVs to fix a drivetrain shaft. Ford said the shaft could fracture and prevent the powertrain from transmitting power to the wheels and allow the vehicle to move when in the park position.

There have been no reports of crashes or injuries

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/headline_news/article.jsp?content=b101145A


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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2006, 02:20:39 pm »
I can't believe they sold 140,000 of those things :o
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2006, 02:40:18 pm »
Ford and recalls just seem to go hand in hand and are never ending :'(

I am supprised too at the 140K sold :o, don't see many 500's in the Toronto area
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2006, 02:45:11 pm »
There is a world out outside of Metro Toronto and the GTA.  ;D
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2006, 02:51:23 pm »
Well, I don't see much of the 2007 Camry in Toronto. As soon as I get out of town, they're everywhere, mostly silver.

What does that mean allen? Does that mean its a 'Large' car and people outside cities like Toronto buy them?  ???
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2006, 02:54:06 pm »
Really :o I thought we were the center of the universe :rofl: :rofl2: :rofl: :rofl2:

My only point was in a market this large I don't see many. I've only seen a handful at best, so they can't be very porular ???
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2006, 02:55:24 pm »
Bah, was just yankin' yer chain allen.   :stick: :stfu:

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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2006, 02:56:24 pm »
UmroAyyar

I see loys of 2007 Camray's in TO, their a dime a dozen
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2006, 02:58:16 pm »
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hands to yourself big guy  :rofl: :rofl2: :rofl: :rofl2:
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2006, 02:58:39 pm »
I should've said comparatively.  :)
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2006, 03:02:04 pm »
UmroAyyar do you really see a lot of 500's ???
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2006, 03:07:49 pm »
Quote from: allen on October 13, 2006, 03:02:04 pm
UmroAyyar do you really see a lot of 500's ???

Not a LOT, but I've seen quite a few, 10+ in October alone. Not in downtown area though, a bit east, west, north close to the boundaries.
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Re: Ford Recalls
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2006, 03:35:00 pm »
Quote from: allen on October 13, 2006, 02:58:16 pm
Mrthompson

hands to yourself big guy  :rofl: :rofl2: :rofl: :rofl2:

If you prefer it that way.   ;)
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