[NEWS] Ford recall: Gas tanks could snap off

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Ford recall: Gas tanks could snap off
Vehicles involved include flagship Ford Five Hundred sedan, Freestyle wagon, Mercury Montego.

November 16, 2005; Posted: 2:37 p.m. EST (1937 GMT)

DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling nearly 226,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada, including its flagship Ford Five Hundred sedan and Freestyle wagon, because of fire risks.

Vehicles involved in the recall are from the 2005 model year and include the Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis and Montego sedans, Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley said.

Ford (down $0.21 to $7.63, Research) is recalling 127,493 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and Freestyle wagons because the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop onto the driveshaft or exhaust system, the automaker and U.S. safety regulators said.

This could cause a fuel leak and result in a fire in these vehicles, according to the Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The automaker is recalling 98,444 Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis sedans because on certain vehicles the battery cable may scrape on an attaching bolt and could lead to a fire.

No injuries or accidents have been linked to the recall, Kinley said.

The recall comes as Ford is trying to stem steep losses in its North American division and to improve the overall quality of its products. It also follows a high-profile recall of some of its best-selling pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Ford recalled nearly 4 million vehicles in September because of the risk of engine fires.

[Subsidized]

oh well thats just perfect.

[dirtyoldprick]

They still haven't figured out why imports are better cars? PUH LEASE....

Crap like this doesn't happen with an import...

[Subsidized]

well my car got recalled because the front springs could let go at anytime.. cool eh! and i was told, theres this thing that i can get on my spring, so when it lets go, it won't damage my tire.

Great!

[dirtyoldprick]

Ummmm..... yeah!

[rabbitman]

Originally Posted by Subsidized

well my car got recalled because the front springs could let go at anytime.. cool eh! and i was told, theres this thing that i can get on my spring, so when it lets go, it won't damage my tire.

Great!

Perfect, I'll stick with my Rabbits.

[DashHavoc]

haha a brand spanking new ford... all of a sudden bursting into flames... sounds like a older vdub lol

[dirtyoldprick]

^^^ Or the infamous Pinto...