(LouisvilleBusinessFirst.com) - Ford Motor Co. issued two safety recalls for vehicles made in North America, including some Louisville-made Escapes.
The issue involves shifter cable bushings in about 550,000 2013-16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013-14 Ford Escape vehicles. In a statement, Ford said the bushing that attaches the cable to the transmission may detach, allowing the transmission to be in a gear that's different than the position selected by the driver. The faulty cable could result in unintended vehicle movement. Ford said it isn't aware of any injuries or accidents related to the faulty part.
The recall covers:
2014 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant between June 18, 2013 and Sept. 15, 2013
2014-16 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant between June 2, 2014 and Aug. 31, 2015
2013-14 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant between May 15, 2013 and Sept. 15, 2013
2014-16 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant between June 2, 2014 and Aug. 31, 2015
2013-14 Ford Escape vehicles built at Louisville Assembly Plant between May 15, 2013 and Sept. 15, 2013