[WAVE] Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 large SUVs in the U.S. because the heating and cooling fan motors can fail and catch fire. The recall covers Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2015 through 2017 model years. The Dearborn, Michigan, company says in government documents that it has reports of 25 fires caused by the motors, which are behind the glove box. Thirteen fires were limited to the blower motor area, while 12 involved extensive damage to the SUVs. Three fires damaged structures and one damaged another vehicle. One person reported injuries to their hand and fingers, and all fire reports indicated that the vehicles were running at the time of the incident, Ford said in documents posted Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
[MSN] The recall covers Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2015 through 2017 model years. The company said that it had reports of 25 fires caused by the motors, which are located behind the glove box. Twelve fires involved extensive damage to the SUVs and one person reported injuries to their hand and fingers. Dealers will be notified beginning Sept. 12 and will replace the front blower motor assembly at no cost. The recall is the second time this year that the car company has had to warn about cars possibly catching on fire.
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