Ford Tells U.S. Dealers to Stop Selling Some C-Max, Focus Models
Ford Motor Co has told its U.S. dealers to stop test-driving and selling C-Max and Focus models produced during a week this month because of potential problems with the steering gear assembly, a notice sent to dealers on Wednesday shows, reported Reuters. A Ford spokeswoman said Thursday none of the affected vehicles were sold to ... Read More »
Ford Motor Co has told its U.S. dealers to stop test-driving and selling C-Max and Focus models produced during a week this month because of potential problems with the steering gear assembly, a notice sent to dealers on Wednesday shows, reported Reuters.
A Ford spokeswoman said Thursday none of the affected vehicles were sold to customers and that less than 50 were on U.S. dealer lots.
Some C-Max and Focus models built at the Michigan Assembly Plant outside of Detroit from Aug. 8 to Aug. 15 may not have enough ball bearings in the steering gear assembly, the notice to dealers obtained by Reuters said.
This could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Ford spokeswoman said more details regarding the issue would be made available later today.
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