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Ford Recalls 490,000 Vehicles Due to Potential Fire Hazards

Ford Motor Co. Recall

Ford is recalling about 490,000 vehicles due to defects that can cause fires or loss of power. The recall will affect 205,896 Ford Freestars and Mercury Monterey minivans. It will also affect 244,530 Ford Escape sport-utility vehicles in the U.S. and 40,000 Escapes in various countries. 

Ford spokesman Dan Pierce said the company is committed to top quality, assuring this recall will keep their customers safe.

There have been other past recalls involving the Ford Escape. In 2007, there was a recall saying that the vehicles may not have been properly repaired. 

The 2001 and 2002 model Escape SUVs may have brake-fluid leaks from the caps of their brake master cylinder reservoirs. This may led to corrosion that could potentially cause a fire.

“Ford has received a few reports of property damage beyond vehicle-only damage as a result of alleged vehicle fires,” Pierce said of the Escape recall. The company isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries caused by the leaks, he said.

Ford is also recalling 2004 and 2005 model Freestar and Monterey minivans.

There have two minor accidents as a result of these auto defects throughout the past eight years.

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