Ford recalls over 650K trucks; windshield wipers can fail

From the Associated Press websit

Ford is recalling more than 650,000 pickup trucks and big SUVs in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can break and fail.

The recall covers certain F-150 pickups, and Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2020 and 2021 model years. Also included are F-250, 350, 450 and 550 trucks from 2020 through 2022.

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From an earlier Retiree News post about car recalls

Has you car been recalled?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 25 percent of recalled vehicles are never brought to the dealer to get fixed. If you purchased your care from a dealership, you’ll receive a recall notification in the mail. But you can take some steps  to endure communication doesn’t slip through the cracks.  The Auto Club of Southern California Research Center (ARC) suggests periodically checking for recalls yourself. At NHTSA’s website https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls, you can do the following:

* Check for open recalls on your vehicle using your car’s 17-digit VIN (vehicle identification number), found on the registration card and on the vehicle dash.

* Each for recalls by make, model, and year.

* Sign up to receive email alerts from NHTSA about the latest recalls.

ARC, also advises that you keep your automakers informed of you ownership information if you buy a used care or change your address. Most manufacturers supply postcards for this purpose in the vehicle’s manual packet.