U.S. car security regulators stated Monday they are opening two brand-new preliminary investigations into 642,000 Ford sport utility automobiles over door latch warning light and steering problems.
Ford Motor Co, stated last month it was lowering its adjusted full-year pre-tax profit projection to $10.2 billion from at least $10.8 billion it anticipated in July due to a $640 million charge for an expanded side-door latch recall.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated Monday it was opening a probe into 380,000 2011-2013 Ford Edge SUVs after getting 1,560 reports of “door ajar” lights. Owners reported they are unsure if vehicle doors are correctly latched.
In the door-latch probe, security concerns such as doors opening while driving, doors not able to be locked while driving, and interior dome lights remaining on continuously were reported. One injury has actually been reported, however no crashes.
NHTSA likewise stated Monday the firm is opening a separate examination into 262,000 2010 Ford Fusion vehicles for steering concerns. The 547 complaints about power steering included sudden failures of the system and were connected to 12 crashes and 4 injuries. NHTSA previously examined the issue in 2014 and Ford had recalled 2011 and 2012 Fusion cars.
