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Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure
AP ^ | 7/10/2025 | AP Reporter

Posted on 07/11/2025 8:05:59 AM PDT by vespa300

NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.

The recall covers a wide range of Ford and Lincoln-branded vehicles made in recent model years. That includes certain Ford Broncos, Explorers and F-150s, as well as Lincoln Aviators and Navigators, documents published this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration note.

(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.com ...


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To: vespa300
Some people are saying these 4 cylinder Turbo engines are essentially "disposable" engines.

A few of the sub-2 liter displacement engines use a "wet timing belt" Those engines you should avoid. The 2.4 liter eco-boost used in the Mustang... I have a 2015 with about 76K miles on it. No problems thus far.

That said... these engines can't be maintained by the owner. Anything serious & you're pretty much hostage to what a Ford dealership wants to charge. Ford isn't unique in this. It's industry-wide.

41 posted on 07/11/2025 9:37:58 AM PDT by Tallguy
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To: Tijeras_Slim

**putting chains on got old.**

I hope you still keep chains around, because if you are driving in wet and/or packed snow or ice you are still almost helpless in those conditions. I’ve done enough trucking through the years to see many MANY awd/4wd vehicles helplessly sliding off of the roads.

Since moving to south central TN over 8 years ago we’ve had 3 snow events that proved how helpless 4wd is in our hilly neighborhood.

My parents never had a 4wd car or pickup until Dad bought a 74 Chevy 3/4 ton 4wd. And still most of the farmers in the neighborhood still had 2wd pickups. Of course there were plenty of tractors to clear roads and barnyards, and pull vehicles.


42 posted on 07/11/2025 9:38:36 AM PDT by Zuriel (Acts 2:38,39....Do you believe it?)
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To: MachIV

Stuffing ten pounds of scat in a five pound bag always has the same result.thats a four banger turbo set up.


43 posted on 07/11/2025 9:43:53 AM PDT by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: BipolarBob

Scotty is awesome.


44 posted on 07/11/2025 9:51:26 AM PDT by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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To: vespa300

JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO-—NISSAN WAS AGGRESSIVELY SEEKING A MERGER WITH A STRONGER COMPANY.


45 posted on 07/11/2025 9:52:05 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Zuriel

NOT SURE WHAT BRAND FUEL PUMP YOU ARE USING-—

I USE CARTER & I GET THEM FROM SUMMIT RACING PARTS.

THEY HAVE NEVER LET ME DOWN-—

I DRIVE 1976 1 ton 454 Chevy 4 speed & 1979 Buick wagon.


46 posted on 07/11/2025 10:06:35 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Tallguy

ANOTHER REASON WHY I DRIVE OLD IRON


47 posted on 07/11/2025 10:07:37 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: vespa300

If the cars spontaneously catch fire would that be a “bug” or a “feature”?


48 posted on 07/11/2025 10:08:06 AM PDT by x
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To: Zuriel

If it’s that bad I don’t go out. The advantages of being retired.


49 posted on 07/11/2025 10:32:12 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tallguy

____A few of the sub-2 liter displacement engines use a “wet timing belt” Those engines you should avoid. The 2.4 liter eco-boost used in the Mustang... I have a 2015 with about 76K miles on it. No problems thus far.____

Yep, that’s one of the problems I heard about. And one guy says do not buy the Chevy small turbo. I think it has that wet timing belt that bathes in oil and apart. As I understand it.


50 posted on 07/11/2025 10:38:12 AM PDT by vespa300
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To: Georgia Girl 2

I ended up getting the Ford Ranger 4 cylinder ecoboost. It does not have the wet timing belt. But I’ll sell it hopefully before any problems. IF Nissan is still around in 5 or 6 years......I may go back to it. Always had good luck with that Frontier V6. thanks.


51 posted on 07/11/2025 10:41:05 AM PDT by vespa300
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To: BipolarBob

thanks Bob, I went ahead with the Ford 4 cylinder ecoboost. I like it so far but I may need prayers.....and I know I can count on a good Protestant Seventh day Adventist to pray for me and my Ford. Happy Sabbath!


52 posted on 07/11/2025 10:44:30 AM PDT by vespa300
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To: ridesthemiles

Well, that explains it...

We need to go back to pre-EFI engines.

Actually, I wonder why someone isn’t selling a conversion that would have a mechanical fuel pump providing fuel to an EFI engine. Maybe someone does and I simply haven’t heard about it.

Have you checked out this guy?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4oYzQRZEdQQ&pp=ygUOdGh1bmRlcmhlYWQyODk%3D

If I ever again own a carburated vehicle, I intend on setting it up like that guy does.


53 posted on 07/11/2025 10:45:57 AM PDT by Zuriel (Acts 2:38,39....Do you believe it?)
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To: jpp113

Oh absolutely. Full synthetic Mobil One every 5000 miles and I don’t care what the manufacturer says about it can go more miles without a change. No way Jose.....Thanks.


54 posted on 07/11/2025 10:48:12 AM PDT by vespa300
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To: TalBlack

____Turbos are race equipment. The engines burn at higher temps.___

Yeah, reminds of my little KTM 390 motorcycle. Fast, torque, fun.....till the engine blew not 5000 miles into it. Thanks.


55 posted on 07/11/2025 10:50:15 AM PDT by vespa300
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To: ridesthemiles

____JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO-—NISSAN WAS AGGRESSIVELY SEEKING A MERGER WITH A STRONGER COMPANY.___

Yeah, Honda. That deal fell through and now Nissan is running out of cash. They may survive, I hope they do. The Versa is now like one of the top selling cars and it’s also supposedly the least expensive list price car on the market.

And I think the Frontier is selling......I hope they survive. But I think they need a few hundred million dollars ...or more.


56 posted on 07/11/2025 10:53:09 AM PDT by vespa300
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To: Rinnwald

You contradict yourself:

“Nowadays, turbo are tuned for all the torque “right now”

“but the turbo lag was atrocious.”


57 posted on 07/11/2025 11:02:46 AM PDT by TexasGator (.i.. logo About Issues Projects Products Connect Subscribe Invest June 19, 2025 | Insight '1-1111 -)
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To: oldtech

“These may be direct injection engines which must use 2 fuel pumps & if either fails you are all done.”

The article refers to the LP pump. The LP pump feeds the HP pump.


58 posted on 07/11/2025 11:10:35 AM PDT by TexasGator (.i.. logo About Issues Projects Products Connect Subscribe Invest June 19, 2025 | Insight '1-1111 -)
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To: vespa300

I’ve had two Volkswagon that stopped dead in traffic because their cheap fuel pump relays crapped out. That experience cured me of VWs.


59 posted on 07/11/2025 11:15:32 AM PDT by Nachoman (Proudly oppressing people of color since 1957.)
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To: Nachoman

I had a 1974 beetle in high school and college. It was beautiful and never gave me a problem. Of course it could barely climb a hill. I think they were called pancake engines or something. Mine was almost new and well....I wish I still had it. It would be trippy to drive something like that again.......so simple.


60 posted on 07/11/2025 11:19:57 AM PDT by vespa300
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