Ford Motor is set to recall 85,000 SUVs, specifically its Explorer line, over concerns of a possible engine fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the recall applies to vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package.
The regulator explained that these units are at risk of catching fire in the engine compartment. In the event of engine failure, there is a possibility that both engine oil and fuel could be released into the compartment, accumulating near ignition sources—areas that can become quite hot. This accumulation could easily lead to the engine compartment catching fire or result in components melting.
