Ford is recalling roughly 200,000 big SUVs in the US due to a potential fire hazard with the heating and cooling fan motors.
The Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator model years 2015 through 2017 are included in the recall.
According to government records, the motors, which are located below the glove box, have been blamed for 25 fires, according to the Dearborn, Michigan-based business. 13 flames just impacted the blower motor area, while 12 caused significant damage to the SUVs. Three fires caused structural damage, while one fire caused vehicle damage.
According to all fire reports, the cars were running when the event occurred, and one passenger claimed hand and finger injuries, according to Ford in papers published on Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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In contrast to a recall last month, the business claims it is not advising users to park their SUVs outside. According to the article, some consumers have experienced fans that aren’t working, burning aromas, or smoke coming from the vents while the car is running.
Dealers will swap out the front blower motor component without charging customers beginning on September 12.
The Expedition and Navigator have just been subject to a second recall because of issues that might start fires.
Ford increased a May recall to include 66,000 SUVs from the 2021 model year in July. Due to a number of engine fires that could occur while the ignitions are off, the company advised owners to park them outside. Ford identified the culprit as printed circuit boards, which are prone to electrical shorts.