improperly installed abs units in '01-'04 models have caused 50 underhood fires. the recall doesn't include hybrids.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/11/ford-recalls-500-000-escapes-after-engine-fires-reported/

ford really needs to step their game up. it seems every model they sell has had massive recalls.

4/11/2007 2:26:14 PM

There's no way in hell I am buying an American-branded car anytime soon. I'd rather buy a Honda made in Ohio.

4/11/2007 2:43:10 PM

It would make more sense to say you won't buy mazda, jaguar, volvo, or land rover.

4/11/2007 3:15:37 PM

but how many land rovers are made in USA?

4/11/2007 3:27:26 PM

no that you mention it, I wouldn't buy any of those either. They're tainted goods now.

OK - maybe the Mazda, but that's it.

4/11/2007 5:14:47 PM

they're still owned by the same d-bags

4/11/2007 7:47:14 PM

i think all car companies are equally good. whine on but modern cars are remarkably sound all across the board. at least ford is recalling them vs leaving them out w/ the problem.

4/11/2007 8:25:20 PM

no, other companies don't fuck up all the time and in big ways like ford does.

4/11/2007 8:49:38 PM

Quote :

"Honda recalls 165,000 units for engine problems WASHINGTON -- Honda Motor Corp. said Monday that it was recalling about 165,000 vehicles from the 2005-06 model years in the United States to deal with potential engine problems. Honda said the recall affected 2005 models of the Acura RL, TL and TSX sedans, 2005 Honda Accord coupes, sedans and hybrids, 2005 Odyssey minivans and 2006 Ridgeline trucks. The move is part of a global recall because of similar problems, said Honda spokesman Chris Martin. Details on the total number of vehicles and the number of countries where the vehicles were sold were not immediately available, he said."

http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070319/UPDATE/703190412/1148/AUTO01

Quote :

"Toyota recalling nearly 1 million cars worldwide The recall affects about 986,000 vehicles across 10 models, including its popular Prius hybrid car. More than half of the affected vehicles are in Japan, company officials said. The intermediate shafts and sliding yokes in the recalled cars lack the necessary strength and could distort or crack under strong pressure, causing drivers to lose control of the steering wheel, the Japanese automaker said in a statement."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13046349/

4/11/2007 9:00:19 PM

I admit, ford has had all kinds of problems with shit catching on fire under the hood lately, pretty sad. As much as their quality has improved since the early to mid 90s, it still leaves something to be desired

4/11/2007 11:56:28 PM

i said, "all the time".

4/12/2007 10:08:22 AM