210,960 Ford Vehicles Under Preliminary Investigation for Diesel Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

According to recent developments, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation regarding 210,960 Ford vehicles due to complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks potentially causing fires. The NHTSA has received 27 complaints, with 12 reports of incidents resulting in fires and four accounts of injuries. This investigation is the initial stage to ascertain if these vehicles pose an unsafe hazard. The NHTSA stated that a crack in the secondary fuel filter in the vehicles can lead to combustion, owing to their proximity to high heat sources, leading to thermal events and fires. Ford has not responded immediately to requests for comment. This information was published by Reuters.