NEW YORK—Ford is recalling 432,000 Focus, C-Max and Escape
vehicles because of a software problem that could keep their
engines running after drivers try to shut them down.
Ford Motor Co. says there is a flaw in the body-control module
software in the vehicles. As a result of the problem, the engine
could keep running after the key is turned to "off" and removed, or
after the start/stop button is pressed to turn the engine off.
The Dearborn, Mich.-based company said no injuries or accidents
have been associated with the problem. Ford said dealers will
update the software at no cost to consumers.
The recall covers some model 2015 Focus cars, C-Max hybrids and
Escape sport-utility vehicles. The Focus vehicles were made in
Michigan as far back as June 2014, while the C-Maxes were made in
Michigan starting in April 2014 and the Escapes were built in
Louisville starting in April 2014.
About 375,000 of the cars were sold in the U.S., 52,000 in
Canada and 5,000 in Mexico.
Last week Ford said it would recall 203,500 Transit Connect vans
and Escape sport-utility vehicles in North America because of
instrument panel and seat belt problems.
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