Ford Issues Four Safety Recalls In North America
Ford Motor Co. is issuing four safety recalls in North America. They include: • A safety compliance recall for 22,616 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles due to the park lamps being brighter than regulations allow. Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to the customer. • A safety recall for 91 2015
Ford EcoBoost Challenge Returns In 2015
From Engine Builder Ford Motor Co. is once again giving fans and potential customers in 17 cities across America a chance to get behind the wheel of its latest products, with its third EcoBoost Challenge consumer drive tour launching next month. EcoBoost Challenge will provide five unique drive experiences in Ford products. In a new
JASPER Offers Remanufactured Ford 6F50 And 6F55 Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a leader in remanufactured products, announces the availability of its remanufactured Ford 6F50 and 6F55 transmissions. These FWD and AWD electronically controlled 6-speed transmissions are available on exchange for select 2007-2009 vehicles.
Todd Parrott, Crew Chief For No. 43 Smithfield Ford, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award At New Hampshire
Todd Parrott, crew chief for the No. 43 Smithfield Ford Fusion driven by Aric Almirola, won Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after helping Almirola overcome tight handling to post his first top-five finish of the season.
Jimmy Fennig, Crew Chief For Carl Edwards And No. 99 Roush Fenway Ford, Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ At Richmond
The first-year partnership of Carl Edwards and crew chief Jimmy Fennig continues to flourish, as Edwards and the No. 99 Geek Squad Ford Fusion picked up their fifth top-10 finish of the year and Fennig received the prestigious MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Saturday night’s NASCAR Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.
SKF To Be Co-Primary Sponsor Of Brad Keselowski’s No. 22 Ford Mustang For Nationwide Series Race At Bristol Motor Speedway
SKF will be a featured co-primary sponsor on the No. 22 Ford Mustang driven by Brad Keselowski as he tries to make it two in a row for Penske Racing in the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series at this Saturday’s Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Ford to Carry Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Safety Message at Pocono
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) will be the primary partner on the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Ford Fusion driven by Aric Almirola in this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway. The sponsorship provides a unique platform to share ALI’s vehicle service lift safety message with millions of NASCAR fans as the Institute launches the ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program.
DENSO’s New Inline E-Compressor to Debut on Ford EVs
DENSO’s new inline electric (e) compressor will make its global debut on Ford’s Focus Electric, which began production this past December with retail production ramping up the first half of the year. The inline e-compressor also will appear on the Fusion and C-MAX Hybrids and Energi Plug-in Hybrids, due to hit North American roads in 2012.
Tech Tip: Ford Camshaft Tick Noise
Some of the affected vehicles built Jan. 17, 2006 and later equipped with the 3.0L 4V Duratec engine with exhaust camshaft-driven water pumps may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head with the engine at normal operating temperature.
Todd Parrott, Crew Chief for Marcos Ambrose and No. 9 Ford, Named NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Charlotte
Marcos Ambrose’s third straight top-10 finish was the ticket to crew chief Todd Parrott’s second MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Saturday night’s Bank of America NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Charlotte (NC) Motor Speedway.