Ford recalls 198,000 U.S. SUVs over fire risks

[September 01, 2022]  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling 198,000 SUVs in the United States to replace a blower motor assembly after reports of 25 fires, it said on Thursday.  

The Ford logo is pictured at the Ford Motor Co plant in Genk,Belgium December 17, 2014.REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo

The recall covers 2015-2017 model year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Ford said it had three reports of fires linked to property damage to structures and one minor injury. Ford will notify owners, starting Sept. 12.

(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by David Goodman)

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