Ford Recalls

Defects that result in an automobile recall can range from a minor mechanical defect like a glitch in a door lock to major defects such as faulty axles. Sometimes a recall is issued for a simple driving hindrance while other recalls are truly safety hazards that necessitate immediate attention.

 As the registered owner of a Ford vehicle, you will typically receive a recall notice by mail when a manufacturer issues a recall on your car or tires. However, sometimes, for various reasons, owners don’t receive their automobile recall notice. Numerous factors can contribute this, with the most likely being a move or tossing your auto recall notice out not realizing its importance. You can quickly and easily check for automobile recalls via the internet by using links to the online resources provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles or by directly going to the recall portion of Ford's website.

If and when you notice something about your vehicle that just seems “not right," you should check to see if an auto recall has been issued. It is also a good idea to check for recalls frequently in case any safety issues are discovered and your recall notice is lost in the mail. On the Ford website, for example, simply enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to determine whether your vehicle has a recalled part. Dealer locations, hours of service and phone numbers are also available for your convenience. Because major corporations regularly recall vehicles updates on recalls can also be found on various websites, such as americanlemonlawcenter.com. Amongst its 2006 line of cars, for example, carsmart.com reports that nine of Ford's vehicles have been involved in recall notices. 

Early in 2005, Ford had issued a voluntary recall of nearly one million of their popular pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles due to a fire risk. The recall transpired because the vehicles’ cruise-control switches could short circuit and start a fire under the hood while parked.

Other clandestine acts are commonplace amongst larger vehicle corporations. Considering all the perplexities involved in various areas, your best bet is probably to seek legal advice if you are having repeated problems with your vehicle. If you’ve got a dangerous vehicle, your safety is too important to go it alone.  You may be entitled to your money back or to a new vehicle under various “lemon laws.”

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