NHTSA Concludes Investigation Into Over 411,000 Ford Vehicles Experiencing Power Loss

Investigation Concludes No Recall Necessary

NHTSA Investigation Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded an investigation into over 411,000 Ford vehicles that were experiencing power loss issues. The investigation found that the power loss was caused by a software issue in the vehicle's electronic control module (ECM). Ford has released a software update to address the issue.

The NHTSA investigation began in May 2021 after receiving complaints from consumers about power loss in their Ford vehicles. The investigation covered Ford vehicles from the 2013 to 2018 model years, including the Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Escape, and Transit Connect.

The NHTSA investigation found that the power loss was caused by a software issue in the vehicle's ECM. The ECM is responsible for controlling the engine's timing, fuel injection, and ignition. The software issue could cause the ECM to lose communication with the engine, resulting in a power loss.

Ford's Response

Ford has released a software update to address the power loss issue. The software update is available for free to all affected Ford vehicles. Ford has also extended the warranty on the ECM for affected vehicles to 10 years or 150,000 miles.

The NHTSA has concluded that the power loss issue in Ford vehicles does not pose an unreasonable risk to safety. The NHTSA has not required Ford to issue a recall for the affected vehicles.

Conclusion

The NHTSA's investigation into power loss issues in Ford vehicles has concluded. The investigation found that the power loss was caused by a software issue in the vehicle's ECM. Ford has released a software update to address the issue and has extended the warranty on the ECM for affected vehicles.