NHTSA Closes Probe Into 411,000 Ford SUVs Due To Power Loss

The U.S. safety regulator said that it has closed an investigation into an estimated 411,315 Ford SUVs and pickup trucks over a potential loss of power, Reuters reported.

The NHTSA investigation into certain Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines was wrought by concerns about a faulty valvetrain. I Photo: Ford

In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened the investigation into certain Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines due to concerns about a faulty valvetrain.

The probe was later expanded to include other models, such as the Edge, F-150, and Explorer, that have the same engine.

Earlier this year, Ford submitted a recall request to inspect vehicles with the affected engine to determine if a motor replacement was necessary. Ford also announced it would provide extended warranty coverage on these vehicles for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.