Thursday, April 14, 2011

Ford's (F) F-150 Pickup Recall Expands to Almost 1.2 Million

The recall of Ford Motor's (NYSE:F) F-150 pickups has expanded to almost 1.2 million trucks because of possible defective air bags.

James Vondale, director of Ford's safety office, said, "To reassure customers of Ford's commitment to safety, and to eliminate any possible customer confusion, Ford is voluntarily recalling this remaining population of vehicles."

Even so, the auto maker was pressured by government safety regulators to make the decision.

The problem is related to air bags being unexpectedly deployed because of an electrical short, and covers F-150 pickup truck made from 2004 through 2006.

Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in May that some drivers reported injuries that included burns from contact with the air bag, bruises, neck and back pain and minor cuts.

Ford was trading at $14.65, down $0.33, or 2.20 percent, as of 12:25 PM EDT.

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