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Feb 11, 2008 7:20 pm US/Eastern

Ford Recalls Over 180,000 SUVs And Vans

WASHINGTON (CBS4) ― More than 180,000 sport utility vehicles and vans have been recalled by Ford Motor Co. on Monday, to fix interior door handles and faulty fuel hoses.



The larger of the two recalls involves nearly 124,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2007-2008 model years. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker said the spring system in the inside door handles could break.



The problem could prevent the door handles from returning to a closed position, but the latches work properly, said Ford



However, in a side crash, there could be a risk of the door latch opening because of the problem, he said.

Sherwood said there were no reports of injuries or accidents tied to the recall.



Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors, he said. The recall involves 2007-2008 Expedition and Navigator vehicles built from March 3, 2006 through Aug. 9, 2007, Sherwood said.

The second recall involves more than 57,000 2006-2007 E-150, E-250 and E-350 vans, and 2007 Expedition and Navigator SUVs with 5.4 liter engines.



The automaker said the engine's fuel rail crossover hose, which connects the fuel rails, could crack and leak fuel, potentially leading to a fire.

Sherwood said there have been no reports of fires, injuries or crashes. Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.



The recalls are expected to begin later this month for the handle spring and in March for the fuel hose.



For more information, owners may contact Ford at (800) 392-3673.

(© 2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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