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Ford recalls over 285,000 vehicles for various issues Issues range from unexpected auto transmission shifts to faulty tires

April 28, 2016, 10:30 PM

Ford F-Series, Mustang, Explorer, Expedition, Flex, Taurus are affected, as are Lincoln Navigator and MKS, Mercury Sable and even Police Interceptors.

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Ford recalls 390,000 vehicles for various issues Windstar, F-150, Fusion, Taurus, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln MKS and MKZ affected

October 1, 2015, 5:00 AM

Rear axle corrosion, cruise control software, fuel tank integrity, transmission lever problems result in five recalls of vehicles in several segments.

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<p>The MKS was launched with an all-aluminum DOHC 3.7-litre V-6 that made 273 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque using regular gas, and slightly more using premium. The engine was tied to a standard six-speed automatic transmission, while a Haldex all-wheel-drive system proved a popular option. To silence critics who groused that the MKS felt underpowered, Ford dropped in its optional 355-hp EcoBoost 3.5-litre twin-turbo V-6 for 2010, bundled with AWD standard. Noisy brake caliper brackets, jerky transmissions and fluid leaks are among the mechanical issues owners have reported.</p>

<p>Realizing its Mesozoic-era Town Car was destined for the tar pits, Lincoln conjured up a front-drive sedan that would make its traditional buyer demographic forget their rear-drive dinosaurs. By adopting the Ford Taurus’s thoroughly modern unibody platform, the Lincoln MKS cast a shadow big enough to ensure nobody mistook it for an economy car. Drivers sit tall in the saddle, as in a crossover, which is evidently the way to travel these days. Designers resurrected some time-honoured Lincoln traits, including a split-wing grille and leather from Scotland’s Bridge of Weir.</p>

<p>Realizing its Mesozoic-era Town Car was destined for the tar pits, Lincoln strived to fashion a suitable replacement out of a modern front-drive sedan; namely, the Taurus. The new-for-2009 Lincoln MKS used Ford’s D3 platform, but updated to improve rigidity, reduce noise and harshness, and to make a good home for the new independent multilink rear suspension. The MKS was launched with an all-aluminum 3.7-L DOHC V-6 engine making 273 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque using regular gas (two horses more with premium). The engine worked in tandem with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Volvo-derived platform brought with it the Haldex all-wheel-drive system.</p>

<p>To silence critics who groused that the MKS felt underpowered, Ford offered its EcoBoost twin-turbo, 3.5-L V-6 optionally for 2010, with 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque on tap, bundled with standard all-wheel drive and a fortified six-speed automatic. MKS owners adore the sedan’s fit and finish, premium furnishings, helpful interface and considerable presence. It’s a big sedan in the American tradition, but one that’s found relatively few fans, perhaps due to its resemblance to the utilitarian Taurus. If you can get over the fact that the MKS is showing up in airport limousine fleets, you can enjoy a deeply discounted bargain.</p>

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