Ford Recall

American Voices

September 15, 2005 | ISSUE 41•37

Ford Motor Company recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to an electrical-system safety issue. What do you think?

I'd rather have my Ford hauled off in a massive factory recall than drive a Chevy.

Amos Palumbro
Cable Installer
Are they finally putting roofs on their '99 Ranger pickups? Because I'm getting soaked.

Shaun Barnes
Retired
I heard it's due to a cruise-control malfunction that can cause vehicles to catch fire while parked. I wonder if there's a department within Ford that does nothing but dream up hilarious reasons for recalls.

Marisa Tennant
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