Ford recalls almost 1.4M cars; steering wheel can come loose

[TexasTowelie]

Source: AP

DETROIT -- Under pressure from U.S. regulators, Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million midsize cars in North America because the steering wheels can detach from the steering column and drivers could lose control.

The recall covers certain Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars from the 2014 through 2018 model years.

Ford says steering wheel bolts can loosen over time. The company says it knows of two crashes and one injury caused by the problem.

Dealers will replace the bolts with longer ones that have more aggressive threads and a nylon patch to stop them from coming loose. Owners will be notified by mail the week of April 30, and parts are expected to be available by then.

Read more: http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article205030724.html

[dalton99a]

1. Kick

[Historic NY]

2. Gives new meaning to a loose nut behind the wheel.

[Skittles]

3. OK that sounds......not too good

[appalachiablue]

4. Kick Important news for Ford consumers and all.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. K&R! Important news!

I read this tonight on GasBuddy, that's the other site I belong to. I sometimes read about recalls there and I thought of posting the here, but wasn't sure which forum. LBN is a good choice!

[CountAllVotes]

6. Good ol' FORD

= Fix Or Repair Daily
= Found On the Road Dead

No thanks! I'll keep my old Honda!

[MGKrebs]

7. We can send a guy to the moon, but...

we haven't figured how to attach a steering wheel!

Hey you! Get off my lawn!