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Oct 1, 2015

FORD PICKUPS RECALL * USA: F-150 trucks

* Michigan - Ford recalls 37,000 F-150 trucks due to brake malfunction
-- Some Ford F-150's could hit the brakes when they're not supposed to, possibly causing an accident, the manufacturer said Wednesday... Ford has recalled 37,000 of the best-selling trucks for the problem, which happens when its automatic braking system incorrectly senses that there's another vehicle in its lane... The problem will only occur when an F-150 is in what's called "adaptive cruise control" mode, which will apply the brakes if it detects an obstacle. Ford said the problem can occur when the pickup passes a large, highly reflective truck. The radar can be fooled into thinking that large truck is in the F-150's lane and then hit the brakes. The collision-warning system would also activate, flashing red lights and sounding an alarm in the F-150's cab... Ford said it's aware of one accident that could be a result of this problem, but that is is not aware of any injuries. The problem can be addressed with a software update... SEE OTHER FORD's RECALL here.
(Photo from Wikipedia - The 2015 Ford F-150 extended cab, or SuperCab, earned good ratings in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety‘s moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint evaluations but just a marginal rating for occupant protection in a small overlap front crash)   --  New York, NY, USA - CNN/Las Vegas Review Journal, by Chris Isidore - September 30, 2015

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