Auto safety regulators are investigating more than 360,000 Ford crossover SUVs after reports of brake system failures.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received a total of 36 complaints about erroneous reporting of breakdowns in 2015-2017 Ford Edge vehicles. The agency is investigating about 368,000 vehicles affected by the issue, which could result in a rear brake hose failure that could delay the vehicle’s ability to stop suddenly.
No official recall has been announced, but the purpose of the investigation is to “determine the scope and severity of the issue and fully assess potential safety-related impacts.”
Ford Motor Company confirmed to USA TODAY that it is cooperating with authorities throughout the investigation.
The company recalled about 488,000 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in 2020 due to similar brake hose failures, Reuters reported.
More than 130,000 Ram vehicles and 27,000 Tesla Cybertrucks recalled
The research announcement comes as the government recalls approximately 130,000 Ram 1500s due to faulty turn signals.
Chrysler’s parent company Stellantis announced that it will recall 129,313 Ram 1500 vehicles produced between 2023 and 2024 due to the risk that the “turn signal self-cancellation function” may not function properly.
If a driver’s turn signals don’t work properly, they won’t be able to tell other drivers if the vehicle is planning to turn. The vehicle does not meet federal motor vehicle safety requirements because of the increased risk of collision.
The agency also recalled 27,185 Tesla 2024 Cybertruck vehicles because their rearview cameras may not display.
“Rearview camera footage may be delayed after a backshift,” Tesla said in the report. According to the report, if the rearview video is delayed or not displayed, drivers may be able to see what is behind their car, increasing the risk of a collision.
Contributed by: Ajane Forbes