Ford ignition switch recall seek sparks nationwide probe
Alameda County judge hints at recalling up to 2 million Ford vehicles from 1983 to 1995 over ignition module placement believed to cause stalling. Plaintiffs allege Ford deceived safety investigators. Ford denies defects and injuries. Hearing set for September with possible appeals.
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Pilot's kin recounts F-16 crash over Texas town
Steve Simons, 41, a Air Force Reserve pilot, radioed his family before a solo cross country flight from Hill AFB Utah to NAS Fort Worth. He died when the F-16 he piloted crashed near Tula Texas, with debris still scattered over the crash site. His father in law Cletus Dobbs praised his actions.
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Driver Faultal Abstracted Ignition Module Solder Cracks
Plaintiff lawyers allege a defective ignition module mounted too near the engine block causes high temperatures to degrade components or crack solder, interrupting electricity and stalling the engine when a driver turns the key. The claim cites a bell crank wiring path enabling electricity to ignition.
Feds seek Ford data on overseas Firestone tire recall
Federal officials press Ford Motor Co for more documentation on foreign Bridge stone Firestone tire recalls nine months before a U S recall. NHTSA wants details on global defects and tires used on Ford Explorers overseas. Ford says it has no new comment.
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