Why do fords always break down

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Peugeot diesel present. Mercedes A-Class present. Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems. Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems. And while no injuries have been reported yet, the automaker says this greatly increases the chances of something bad happening during a collision. Yep, that checks out.

Owners should be on the lookout for recall notices during the first week of April. Some Ford dealerships kept defective parts on their shelves long after they should have been tossed, and those wound up being used in vehicles as part of a collision of theft repair.

Now Ford needs to re-recall , vehicles to inspect part numbers and replace the inflators if neccessary. A proposed class-action lawsuit says Ford needs to properly address oil consumption issues in the 5. A couple major flaws inside the engine draw excess oil into the combustion chamber where it is burned off.

Not only does this mean the engine uses much more oil than advertised, but all that additional carbon buildup causes wear on ignition and emissions equipment.

While it may be simple for some to put the engine issues out of mind, the craftier owners were quick to have their Focuses fixed.

For those who were less motivated, they reported experiencing numerous issues before reaching 20k miles. Some of these included bad clutch, bearings, and of course, the transmission. The Mustang has a funny issue with the power steering as well as the ABS going out. This strange bug also seems to affect traction control and other electrical functions. However, even though the majority of cars that reported this issue had less than 10k miles on them, Ford refuses to admit that this was a factory issue and probably should have an official recall.

The problem seems to appear at random, and while it may not directly cause a Mustang to be found on the side of the road, it can certainly cause one to be found totaled. The Fiesta becomes almost undrivable for those who experience the terrible shaking caused from a bad clutch. Then, there are the Fiesta owners who experience issues with the actual transmission; some even had to have it rebuilt several times before getting it somewhat right.

Those that were lucky enough not to experience total transmission failure seemed to experience it getting stuck in gear. The Fiesta isn't likely to last long without constant replacements and necessary babying. Many Fusion owners have reported problems with the transmission going out as well as the radiator cracking, both of which occur before even reaching 30, original miles. While you can rest assured that the car will never run without necessary repairs before even reaching k miles of ownership, Fusion owners and specifically the Hybrid models have also shared that the paint is highly prone to bubbling and that the wiring in the seats and doors are likely to break.

These have been other common problems found in many Ford models, but they seem to be largely ignored by the corporation. All things considered, most people never suspect that their car could be more vulnerable sitting in their driveway than actually being driven on the road.

Believe it or not, Ford has a bit of a track record for some of their trucks sporadically going up in flames from a supposed electrical malfunction in the cruise control. However, that was more common nearly a decade before the Expedition, arguably enough time to learn from bad engineering mistakes.

It may be a bit bizarre, but the Expedition has a serious complication that will really sneak up on you. The Ford Flex, like some of the other Ford cars, has the unfortunate experience of sporadically losing its power steering. Then, there are the more mysterious problems that seem to revolve around the strange model, such as the rear window exploding. Below is a sample of the latest concerns for the others in the truck market.

Despite the truck problems across all models, truck owners remain loyal to their brands and continue to buy accordingly. The number one and two trucks have always held a brand rivalry. Truck enthusiasts have bought their favorites and will defend their loyalties to the end. So, which camp are you in? Are you a Ford truck fan and owner?