After a series of engine fires, even when the ignition switch is off
Ford is expanding its recall of SUVs
And Advising Owners To Park Them Outside
Also Friday, the company said it will recall an additional
100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different engine fire problem
In May, Ford recalled more than 39,000 Ford Expeditions
and Lincoln Navigators in the United States
advising owners to park their vehicles outside
Ford Maverick small pickups and certain Ford Escape
and Lincoln Corsair SUVs are also subject to this recall
During an engine failure, Ford warns, fuel and oil vapor
could leak onto hot parts, causing a fire
According to the company, 23 fires have been reported
while the engines are running
Crankshaft machining problems can cause engines to fail
In production, that issue has been resolved