Toyota and Ford announced major recalls today for pickups and SUVs.
Ford is recalling 3.8 million trucks and SUVs from the 1994-2002 model-years for a cruise control switch that is
suspected of causing engine fires. The recall includes the company’s F-150 pickup truck, Ford Expedition, Lincoln
Navigator and Ford Bronco. The NHTSA has received more than 550 complaints related to engine fires, and three deaths
have been cited in news reports and lawsuits in Arkansas, Georgia, and Iowa.
Toyota also issued a recall for 978,000 of its pickups and SUVs. The recall is to address a potential failure in the
steering system. Toyota will begin notifying owners in mid-September. The affected vehicles include MY 1990-1995
4Runners, MY 1989-1995 4WD pickups, and MY 1993-1998 T-100 pickups.