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Ford Issues Vehicle Recall for Nearly Half a Million Cars

Fire Risk Forces Ford to Issue Vehicle Recall for Almost 500,000 Cars

According to reports, Ford Motor Company recently issued a vehicle recall notice for 465,000 cars due to a fuel leak that can lead to a fire hazard.

Ford Motor Company says that models under the vehicle recall include the 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Interceptor Utility and Interceptor Sedan, as well as the Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ. Approximately 420,000 vehicles are in the US, Canada, and Mexico; the rest are overseas.

Ford reports that it has not received any reports of fire due to the leak, or of any injuries related to the problem. However, the company did note that it has received 600 complaints about the fuel leak from customers since March 31st.

“While a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, there have been no reports of fires (and) we are not aware of any accidents or injuries attributed to this condition,” said Ford in a press statement.

Ford has already issued a vehicle recall in the last year for a potential fire hazard. In July 2012, the company recalled 11,500 of model year 2013 Escape SUVs because of a defect in the fuel line. At the time, Ford advised their customers to not even drive the vehicles until they had been repaired because the potential for fire was so high.

This most recent vehicle recall does not have a similar warning. However, this is one of the largest vehicle recalls in Ford’s history.

The Strom Law Firm Can Help with Defective Products and Vehicle Recall Cases

To protect yourself and your family, it’s important to know what products have been recalled because they are defective or unsafe. Federal agencies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) frequently issue recalls for medical devices, drugs, and products that may be harmful to consumers.

Every year, thousands of consumers sustain serious injuries from defective products. Many of these injuries could be avoided if the manufacturers or distributors of these products took additional steps to ensure consumer safety. Defective products that commonly cause injuries include medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and other defective products such as toys, cars and automotive parts.

If you have experienced a problem with a defective product in your automobile, especially if a defective part has led to an auto accident or personal injury, and a proper vehicle recall notice has not been issued, you may be entitled to compensation. The attorneys at the Strom Law Firm can help. We can help you with complicated auto insurance claims, and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve to help you with lost income and medical bills. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in South Carolina, Georgia, and New York. We offer free, confidential consultations to discuss the facts of your case, so contact us today at (803) 252-4800.

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