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Ford Says It has Fixed the Cooling System Problem on Escape and Fusion Models That Could Cause a Fire

Dec 11 2012, 1:31pm CST | by

The solution is a software upgrade

Not too long ago Ford issued a recall on certain 2013 Fusion and Escape vehicles that use the 1.6 L Ecoboost engine. Ford recall the vehicles due to a risk of fire and at the time wasn't sure how it'...

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"I think seeing all those Fords up front was really a statement, that we are moving in the right direction. There's a lot of momentum"


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Ford EcoSport Poised To Profit on Popularity of Small SUVs

Source: Truck Trend  |   Jun 19 2013, 4:07pm CDT

Ford's B-segment SUV, the EcoSport, is off to a running start, coming out of plants in Brazil and China, and the first models coming off the line this week in Chennai, India. The EcoSport is in the heart of a white-ho ...

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News: Madonna, Johannesburg, Cindy McCain, Tim Ford, Subway

Source: towleroad  |   Jun 19 2013, 3:21pm CDT

Meningitis warning issued ahead of NYC LGBT Pride festival. "People traveling to New York City for Gay Pride events over the June 28-30 weekend are being told to seek advice about vaccination for invasive meningococcal disease, in a report ...

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Rob Ford Scandal: Indiegogo Defends Gawker Campaign to Buy Alleged Crack Pipe Video

Source: Hollywood Reporter  |   Jun 19 2013, 3:03pm CDT

TORONTO – We’re not supporting criminal activity, only democracy. So says Danea Ringelmann, the co-founder of the website Indiegogo, as she defended a successful "Crackstarter" crowdfunding campaign by the U.S. gos ...

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Rob Ford declares plastic bag debate dead

Source: Toronto Star  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:57pm CDT

Toronto has no further interest in either charging a fee for plastic shopping bags or banning them, says Mayor Rob Ford. The mayor took the unusual step of appearing before the public works and infrastructure commit ...

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Tom Ford Is Making Makeup For Men

Source: Lucky Magazine  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:53pm CDT

More and more men have started wearing high heels, jeggings ("meggings?") and skirts lately, so Tom Ford might be on to something with his new luxury beauty line for dudes, set to launch next fall. Billed as a "grooming collection" in a W ...

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Most Active Options: Facebook Inc (FB), Cisco Systems, Ford Motor (F)

Source: SchaeffersResearch.com: Daily Market Blog  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:50pm CDT

Stocks quoted in this article: Of the 20 equities seeing the heaviest options volume in recent sessions, three names of notable interest this afternoon are Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO), and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). ...

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Why Sierra holds the key to GM denting Ford's premium-pickup reign

Source: Automotive News  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:45pm CDT

GMC has equipped the 2014 Sierra with whiz-bang safety features that aren't now available on any pickup, such as forward-collision alert and a safety alert seat that vibrates to warn the driver of an impending impact. DETR ...

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Ford City Mall Renovations Planned for 2014

Source: NBC Chicago  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:39pm CDT

A new management team wants to revamp Chicago's Ford City Mall to make it a go-to shopping destination for families. The property will undergo several initial changes beginning in June 2014, including exterior renovations, updated ...

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Ford eNews - June 19, 2013

Source: PR Newswire  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:38pm CDT

F-150 wins truck shootout The Ford F-150 has been named winner of the 2013 Light-Duty Challenge by the editors of PickupTrucks.com and Popular Mechanics. F-150 beat out five competitors, including two of the n ...

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Ford F-150 Chosen as Best Light-Duty Pickup Truck by PickupTrucks.com and Popular Mechanics Magazine

Source: Focus Daily News  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:33pm CDT

F-150 recognized for its leading capability and performance The Ford F-150 has been named winner of the 2013 Light-Duty Challenge by the editors of PickupTrucks.com and Popular Mechanics Magazine. "In our performance-oriented competitive events, ...

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Ford: Knicks may want the Mavericks' 13th pick

Source: Posting and Toasting  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:29pm CDT

We've wondered over the last few weeks if the Knicks might trade down from the 24th spot or trade out of the draft entirely. Rarely if ever has the prospect of trading up or otherwise into a better pick been discussed, yet here's Chad Ford me ...

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Mayor Ford sees 'final nail in the coffin' of bag ban

Source: CBC News  |   Jun 19 2013, 2:05pm CDT

With files from the CBC's Jamie Strashin Plastic bags appear set to remain a staple of Toronto shopping in the days ahead, as the public works and infrastructure committee voted Wednesday to shelve a report on options th ...

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Ford Says It has Fixed the Cooling System Problem on Escape and Fusion Models That Could Cause a Fire

Dec 11 2012, 1:31pm CST | by

The solution is a software upgrade

Not too long ago Ford issued a recall on certain 2013 Fusion and Escape vehicles that use the 1.6 L Ecoboost engine. Ford recall the vehicles due to a risk of fire and at the time wasn't sure how it's going to fix the problem. Ford has now announced that it has found a fix and the fix requires no part replacement.

According to Ford, the issue can be fixed with a software upgrade. The recall covered 89,150 vehicles and owners of the affected cars can go to Ford dealerships and have their cars computer system upgraded with new software. The upgrade will enable the car to keep the turbocharged engine cool negating the risk of fire.

I have to wonder if this fix involves turning down the boost, which could mean less performance than owners remember. Ford previously reported 12 fires in Escape SUVs in one in a Fusion.

 

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