CNN —Ford is being fined up to $165 million after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ruled the company moved too slowly in recalling cars with faulty rearview cameras.
The agency’s consent order says Ford failed to issue a “timely recall” and did not submit quarterly reports on time.
The models covered by the Ford recall included the 2020 Ford Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Mustang, Ranger and Transit, as well as the Lincoln Corsair and Nautilus.
Of the $165 million civil penalty fined by NHTSA, Ford must immediately pay $65 million up front.
Ford and the NHTSA will meet quarterly to ensure its compliance with the terms of the consent order.
Persons:
CNN — Ford, Ford, Maria Buczkowski, Sophie Shulman
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CNN, Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Ford, Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus