NHTSA Upgrades Probe of Ford Sedans
Ford Motor Co.’s Crown Victoria sedans and similar Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 1995 through 1997 model years face an upgraded U.S. investigation of rear brake failures that may result in a recall.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration started an engineering analysis that covers at least 785,000 cars, including the Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis. The agency received reports of more than 700 complaints and warranty repairs for brake-line leaks that can extend stopping distances.
The agency also said it began an investigation of Volkswagen’s Audi A6 sedan after three reports that the dashboard caught fire without warning, leading to a crash in each case. The inquiry involves 56,740 cars from the 1999 and 2000 model years.
From Bloomberg News
