Ford notified the agency about the recall, which has caused 29 engine fires, in paperwork dated last week. The automaker said it would install a sensor that warns owners when coolant is low in the 1.6-Liter turbocharged engines. Experts say coolant shouldn't become depleted in newer cars, and that Ford may be cutting costs by shifting responsibility for the problem to owners. In the meantime, Ford will send letters to owners telling them how to check coolant and add some if it gets low. Elizabeth Weigandt, a company spokeswoman, said the sensor solves the safety problem.

Source: ABC News April 05, 2017 14:24 UTC