Ford Motor Co recently announced that it will recall 1.34 million 2015-17 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks in North America to add water shields to side door latches at a cost of $267 million. Ford said the safety recall is due to a latch which can freeze, or a bent or kinked […]
We at The CaliforiaLemonLawExpert.com are assisting consumers who purchased or leased a 2011 through 2016 Ford Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Ford Focus equipped with Ford’s Dual Clutch or “PowerShift” Transmission. The lawsuit, entitled Vargas, et al. v. Ford Motor Company (Case No. CV12-08388 AB (FFMx)), has been resolved by a proposed settlement that has […]
Thinking of buying a new car? There are several things to take into consideration when purchasing a new car. One of the first things to decide, is what type of car are you looking for. Are you looking for an affordable small car, a fuel-efficient SUV, a truck or a sporty convertible? What about make […]
A recent lawsuit was filed against Subaru with regards to engine tuning problems. The 2014-2016 Subaru Forester XT, Subaru WRX , WRX STI cars and SUV’s have engines too highly tuned. This causes the engines to stall or surge. A 2016 recall was ordered to fix the problems with the ignition timing. The plaintiff […]
Takata Airbags Recalls The following list of Honda and Acura cars have been recalled in the US to replace passenger-side Takata front airbags: 2010-2012 Acura RL 2010-2014 Acura TSX 2011-2014 Acura TSX Wagon 2010-2013 Acura ZDX 2010-2012 Honda Accord 2010-2015 Honda Crosstour 2010-2011 Honda Civic 2010-2011 Honda CR-V 2010-2011 Honda Element 2014 Honda FCX Clarity […]
Ford F-150 built between the years of 2013-2018 are equipped with master cylinders supplied by Hitachi. Ford previously used master cylinders manufactured by Bosch. The Hitachi master cylinders have pistons fitted with a single cup seal responsible for containing pressurized brake fluid. Normally master cylinders are usually fitted with two cup seals to ensure that […]
Driverless Cars Freaking You Out? Would you get in a vehicle controlled by driverless car technology? https://www.techradar.com/news/driverless-cars-explained Nearly 75% of drivers, in all age groups, have no confidence in driverless cars that implement all aspects of driving. But cars that assist drivers with blind spot monitoring, lane departure and forward collision warning systems have […]
Are all Minivans the same? The IIHS, or better known as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, has four ratings with regards to vehicles. They are: Good, Acceptable, Marginal and Poor. During crashes, some minivans fare better than others at protecting passenger-side occupants. Three minivans were tested: Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and the […]
Do you have an “Earth Dreams” Honda engine? What exactly is an “Earth Dreams” engine and what does it do? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_advanced_technology The name of this engine is not so much about what technology does but the goal of environmental performance mixed with the fun of driving, creating a smooth and efficient ride. It also increases […]
Hyundai and Kia Engine Fires In recent years Hyundai and Kai Theta II engine fires have occurred in more than 400 vehicles, with and without collisions. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) began an investigation in May of 2017 into Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with Theta II engines. This investigation came after the […]
