Ford Recalls 435,000 Cars and SUVs

Apr 08, 2014 05:33 PM EDT | Matt Mercuro

Ford has announced it is recalling close to 435,000 cars and SUVs to repair rusting frame parts and faulty seats, according to the Associated Press.

The first recall involves nearly 386,000 Ford Escape vehicles released for the 2001 through 2004 model years.

Ford claims the subframes can rust, which could cause a control arm to separate and "hamper" steering control, according to AP.

One crash has been linked to this issue, but no injuries have been reported.

The SUVs were originally sold in over 20 states where salt is used to clear ice and snow from roads, according to AP.

Six Canadian locations are also affected in the recall.

Dealers are being instructed to install a reinforcement brace to repair the issue, free of charge.

The Escapes affected by the recall were built from Oct. 22, 1999 through Dec. 19, 2003 at the Kansas City Assembly plant, and from May 1, 2003 through Jan. 23, 2004 at the Ohio Assembly plant, according to Fore.

The second recall involves 49,000 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Ford Escape and C-MAX vehicles released for the 2013 and 2014 model years.

Dealers are being instructed to replace seat back frames "that weren't welded properly," according to AP.

No crashes or injuries have been linked to the second recall yet, according to Ford.

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