Now it's the Focus

[Hardknock]

What is it with Ford these days??

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 359,000 of its Focus cars because of a potential problem with their rear door latches, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Sunday.


The recall, announced on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is the second high-profile safety problem the No. 2 U.S. automaker has faced this year.

NHTSA said the problem, involving 358,857 vehicles from the 2000-2002 model years, stemmed from a build-up of corrosion around the rear door latches which can eventually prevent them from ensuring the doors are secure.

“If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion,” NHTSA said, warning of potential injuries.

The recall follows an even bigger embarrassment for Ford late last month. On Jan. 27, it was announced that the automaker was recalling about 792,000 top-selling pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and minivans because of possible fire risks from the overheating of their cruise control switches.

Separately, NHTSA said Sunday the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler AG was recalling about 26,000 of its Dodge Durango SUVs because of potential fuel leaks from the filler necks of their gas tanks.

“Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire,” the agency said.

Vehicles affected by the recall are from the 2005 model year.

Chrysler announced the recall of about 600,000 Durango SUVs and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks from the 2000-2003 model years in December because of a defect that might cause their wheels to fall off.

And for all the naysayers who think I don't give opinions when I quote articles, see above.

[GetRdone]

haha, i can just see some guy in a fuckus driving down the freeway and having his doors fly open lol

[Hardknock]

Fuckus..... sounds about right.

[Halx]

Hardknock, they aren't naysayers. This is a community forum that is backed by the quality contributions of it's members. "What is it with Ford these days??" is about as quality as a tin can telephone.

[Hardknock]

The quote should speak for itself. If that's not the case, then what's the deal with all the posts I see around that have noting but quotes in them?

Clarify if you would.

[Halx]

It should be easy. Contribute with your fully worded and detailed opinion. That's all. Don't take examples from the bottom of the barrel to justify yourself. Strive to be a worthwhile member of the community; someone who puts effort and thought into every post.

[Hardknock]

Thanks for the clarification, Halx. Others just post links in their posts and I've bee following that example as the norm. I'd like to think I've been adding profusely to this forum up to this point but I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks.