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Ford recalls 450,000 minivans and SUVs
Freestars, Montereys, Escapes
Updated: Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012, 1:14 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012, 1:00 PM EST
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford says it's recalling nearly half a million minivans and SUVs because of a pair of mechanical issues.
The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker is recalling 205,896 Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans made during the 2004 and 2005 model years, because their torque converter output shaft may fail and cause a loss of power.
Ford Motor Co. is also recalling 244,530 Escape SUVs made during the 2001 and 2002 model years, because of a leaky brake fluid cap. If the fluid leaks, it could corrode electrical connectors and lead to a fire.
Ford says it will inform owners and replace the parts for free.
In the case of the Escape, Ford says there could be a parts delay. If so, owners should park their cars outside until the parts become available.
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