US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns 
Synopsys Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat Driven by AI and Semiconductor Demand 
Australia Sues 3M for Over A$2 Billion Over PFAS Firefighting Foam Contamination 
Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar 
HP Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Expectations Despite Memory Chip Pressure 
Asian Stocks Rally as AI Boom and Iran Ceasefire Progress Lift Market Sentiment 
Wall Street Hits New Highs as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks Boost Market Sentiment 
Dow Hits Record High as Healthcare and Consumer Stocks Lead Wall Street Rally 
Gold Prices Hold Near Record Levels as Inflation Concerns Offset Middle East Ceasefire Hopes 
Samsung Union Dispute Escalates Over Semiconductor Bonus Vote 
Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion 
ECB’s Philip Lane Warns Middle East Conflict Could Keep Inflation Elevated 
Oil Prices Jump After New U.S. Strikes on Iran Raise Supply Concerns 
South Korea Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns 
Xiaomi Shares Drop After Weak Q1 Earnings Amid Rising Smartphone Costs 
S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Iran Ceasefire Talks and AI Rally Boost Markets 
Asian Markets Slide as New U.S. Strikes on Iran Spark Investor Caution 
Ford Motor is being investigated by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the issues related to the previously recalled Ford Explorer models. It was revealed that the repairs done on the SUVs may have caused different problems on the units.
Drivers of the repaired Ford Explorers have filed complaints with the NHTSA saying their vehicles’ started acting erratically after the fix. These statements of dissatisfaction were the reason that prompted the transportation department to launch an investigation.
As per Michigan Live, the recall was initiated last year by the Ford Motor Company, and after the fixes, some owners claimed they were still losing power or torque transmission of the rear wheels. They said that new issues have cropped up after the automaker fixed the original defect.
The initial recall of some Ford Explorers involved the replacement of the bushing and the axle cover or the updating of software for the electronic parking brake. The authorized dealers will perform these remedies to resolve the issue with the rear axle mounting bolt that may break or crack and cause the disconnection of the drivetrain.
Before the recall was announced, Ford Motor already received about 235 warranty claims for the said issue. In the announcement, the automaker said that more than 250,000 units with model years 2020-22 were affected.
Most of the recalled Explorers had 2.3-liter engines, 3-liter or 3.3-liter hybrids and the 3-liter ST. It also covered the 2020 and 2021 Explorer Police hybrids and units with 3.3-liter gas engines.
The Associated Press News was the first to report about the investigations on Ford Motor after obtaining documents related to the case. The NHTSA started the probe after getting complaints of vehicles suddenly rolling away even when parked, and this happened after the repairs on the initial recall.
Then again, it is fortunate that no injuries were reported, although one driver was said to have struck a utility pole when his Ford Explorer rolled downhill, and they think it was due to the drivetrain’s disengagement. Ford Motor is currently working with the NHTSA to look into and solve the matter.
Photo by: Rendy Novantino/Unsplash
