Ford Recalls 4.5 Million Vehicles Over Defective Switches that Pose Fire Danger
Ford Motor Company issued its largest vehicle defect recall involving 4.5 million vehicles for faulty cruise control deactivation switches that have caused fires even when the vehicles were not in operation. According to a Reuters news report, the switches made by Texas Instruments have led to more than half a dozen recalls involving 14 million Ford vehicles over the last decade or so. Ford officials say that the recalled vehicles do not pose a significant safety risk and that they are just issuing the recall to reassure consumers and get rid of future safety concerns with regard to these defective switches.
If you own one of the recalled vehicles, Ford urges you not to park in garages or near homes. This auto product recall includes 1195-2003 Ford Windstars; 2000-2003 Ford Excursion diesels; 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 Ford F-Super Duty Trucks; 1992-2003 Ford Econolines; 1995-2002 Ford Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers; 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 Ford Rangers; and 1994 Ford F53 motor homes.
These are dangerous auto defects that could cause not only property damage, but also serious personal injury and even death to the vehicle occupants. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of these faulty Ford switches, please contact an experienced St. Louis product liability attorney at Page Cagle. You may be entitled to seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, continuing medical treatment, property damage and/or loss and other related damages. Call Page Cagle today at 866-620-575 for a free and comprehensive consultation and a thorough evaluation of your personal injury claim.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091014/us_nm/us_ford_recall_13
