Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure

NEW YORK AP Ford is recalling more than of its cars across the U S because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail and potentially cause an engine stall while driving increasing crash risks The recall covers a wide range of Ford and Lincoln-branded vehicles made in latest model years That includes certain Ford Broncos Explorers and F- s as well as Lincoln Aviators and Navigators documents published this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration note Ford plans to send out notification letters to affected owners starting this Monday July to warn of safety risks related to likely fuel pump failure But a remedy is still under expansion the NHTSA s recall statement notes Related Articles Freed from ICE detention Mahmoud Khalil files million claim against Trump administration Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida episode Judge will consider Abrego Garcia s request to try to avoid deportation before his trial How to help casualties of the Texas floods from afar A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution the debate on religion in schools rages It wasn t this instant clear if there was an estimate for when a fix would become available But this week s recall document noted that owners will receive an additional letter with instructions to take their car to an authorized dealer for that arrangement when the time comes and that there will be no charge The Associated Press reached out to Ford for further comments Thursday The Michigan-based automaker isn t aware of any accidents or injuries related to this recall this week s analysis notes But owners should look out for likely warnings Prior to fuel pump failure customers may encounter poor engine performance for example a check engine light or a decrease in engine power Fuel pump failure is more likely to occur during warm weather or if there s low fuel in the tank the recall assessment notes And loss of fuel pressure and flow can be caused by internal contamination of a car s jet pump amid other factors Ford also identified supplier changes during a review of the manufacturing process the statement adds Ford estimates that of the vehicles it s recalling in the U S have this fuel pump jeopardy The recall covers certain Ford Broncos Explorers and Lincoln Aviators between the and model years in addition to - model year F- SD F- SD F- SD and F- SD vehicles Select - Lincoln Navigators Ford Mustangs and F- s are also impacted as well as specific Expeditions