NHTSA Upgrades Investigation into Ford Vehicles Over Safety Concerns
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its investigation into certain Ford vehicles due to safety concerns related to timing belt failures. The investigation covers 135,551 Ford vehicles from model years 2014 to 2021, including the Fiesta, Focus, and EcoSport models, which have been discontinued. The NHTSA has identified 355 incidents where a low engine oil pressure warning light appeared before a complete loss of power or engine seizure. The issue is linked to timing belt material degrading and clogging the oil pump pick-up screen, leading to reduced engine oil pressure.