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Ford recalls 527,000 Escapes, hybrid versions not part of the problem

The bad news: Ford is recalling Escape SUVs again. The good news: If you have the hybrid version, like all those taxi drivers in NYC, or a new Escape, your SUV is fine. Ford announced yesterday that the company will recall about 527,000 Escape crossovers (2001-2004 model years) because of a safety hazard in the antilock brake system where water and contaminants might enter and cause corrosion. This corrosion might turn on the ABS warning light and melt or cause smoking in the electrical ABS connector. Ford says no accidents or injuries have ... Read more →

Honda recalling 45,000 Civic hybrids worldwide Sebastian Blanco

Reuters is reporting that 45,335 Honda Civic hybrids are being recalled because of a faulty voltage converter that has the potential to short circuit and stop the engine. The affected cars are 2006 ...

Ford recalling 6,164 Escape hybrids to fix drive-train shaft Sebastian Blanco

Ford Motor Co. is recalling six thousand Escape hybrid SUVs in order to inspect and possibly fix a drive-train shaft that may fracture, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today in ...

Ford recalls 527,000 Escapes, hybrid versions not part of the problem 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The bad news: Ford is recalling Escape SUVs again. The good news: If you have the hybrid version, like all those taxi drivers in NYC, or a new Escape, your SUV is fine. Ford announced yesterday that the company will recall about 527,000 Escape crossovers (2001-2004 model years) because of a safety ...

Honda recalling 45,000 Civic hybrids worldwide 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Reuters is reporting that 45,335 Honda Civic hybrids are being recalled because of a faulty voltage converter that has the potential to short circuit and stop the engine. The affected cars are 2006 model year Civic hybrids that were built between September 2005 and September 2006. Most of these ...

Ford recalling 6,164 Escape hybrids to fix drive-train shaft 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Ford Motor Co. is recalling six thousand Escape hybrid SUVs in order to inspect and possibly fix a drive-train shaft that may fracture, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today in Washington. The problem is that the SUV may continue to roll after being place in "park" because ...


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