A review of field data determined that vehicles had been shipped with the condition and were being repaired under Ford’s 3/36 warranty. ![]() An investigation was conducted and it was determined that some windshields were not manufactured correctly. A stop ship was issued and all vehicles were inspected and repaired. Other vehicles were found exhibiting bubbles in the yard. In a report, Ford says, “On May 23, 2011, at the Ohio Assembly Plant, a vehicle was discovered with a windshield that exhibited bubbles after sitting in the yard for three days. 205, ‘Glazing Materials,’” reads the statement. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. “Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. The recall has been issued for certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 vehicles Ford says were built between and May 26, 2011. “The presence of bubbles may hinder driver’s visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the recall notice. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ford have recalled several models for impaired windshield visibility.
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