Ford F-150 recalled for fireplace threat

The Ford F-150 has been struck with one other recall, this time as a result of a problem that would spark an engine bay fireplace.

“As a result of a producing defect, the gas vapour line might come into contact with the coolant hose and change into broken,” Ford Australia says in its recall discover for the F-150, which is constructed within the US and remanufactured to right-hand drive in Melbourne by RMA Automotive.

“This may occasionally end in a gas odor and/or a coolant leak and will trigger an engine compartment fireplace.

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“As well as, the automobile might expertise extreme coolant consumption, lack of heater efficiency, diminished engine efficiency and drivability points.

“Be aware: If extreme coolant consumption happens, the malfunction indicator warning gentle will show within the instrument cluster.

“A automobile fireplace might enhance the chance of an accident inflicting severe harm or dying to automobile occupants, different street customers, bystanders and/or injury to property.”