NHTSA Escalates Probe into 'Defect' Affecting Older Ford Models After Hundreds of Complaints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has escalated its investigation into a widespread defect affecting older Ford models, citing "unreasonable safety risks" due to a timing belt issue that can cause sudden power loss or engine seizure.
This is not just a minor glitch; it's a potentially catastrophic problem. At the heart of this issue are over 135,000 Ford Fiesta, Focus, and EcoSport vehicles equipped with 1.
0L engines from various model years between 2014 and 2021.