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Ford has been under scrutiny due to widespread engine failures in its 2.7-liter and 3.0-liter EcoBoost engines, prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Reports surfaced of intake valves breaking and dropping into the combustion chamber, causing catastrophic engine damage and leaving drivers stranded with non-functioning…

Lawrence Shanahan was slowly backing up in the new 2020 Ford Edge FWD SEL he had leased from Fiesta Ford in Riverside County when the backup camera at the vehicle’s rear failed. The screen went blank. Shanahan backed into a metal bar protruding from a truck behind him, which would…

That new car of yours sure is a beauty, but the amount of time it spends in the shop has gotten out of hand. It seems like every other day brings a new problem with this vehicle, and the dealership’s repairs haven’t resolved them. It may be time to consider…

Various models of the Jeep Compass, a small car-based SUV, have had problems with their mechanical, electrical, and design components, which have proven difficult, if not impossible, to correct. If you have purchased a Jeep Compass and have had recurring issues that adversely impact the vehicle’s performance, safety, or value,…

By one count, there are well over 100 different dashboard warning lights in use by car manufacturers. Some warning lights, such as a check engine light, require immediate attention, while others can wait. Do you know what they mean when they appear? One of the less obvious but more useful…

As frustrating as it is to have a car that constantly breaks down, it’s worse when it’s stuck in the shop for weeks while you’re awaiting repairs. How do you know when the car dealership is taking too long to fix your automobile? Some will tell you that the repair…

Multiple Nissan vehicles have had ongoing transmission issues that have caused shuddering, hesitations, slipping, and loss of power, particularly in models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Among the models known to experience CVT issues are the 2014-2018 Rogue, the 2015 Rogue Select, the 2015-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, the 2022–2024 Sentra, the…

The eTorque system in a RAM 1500 truck and other models is meant to provide more power for towing and hauling. A pickup with eTorque collects, stores, and uses energy that otherwise would have gone to waste. As JD Power explains, a belt-driven motor-generator unit replaces the conventional alternator in…