Ford announces Major Recall

01.11.12 | Bob Price

Ford is recalling nearly half a million minivans over potential power failures or fires.  The recall applies to more than 200,000 Ford Freestars and Mercury Montereys from 2004 and 2005. 
The vehicles' power trains could fail causing a sudden loss of power.  The recall also includes nearly 245,000 Ford Escapes from 2001 and 2002. 
The Escapes could develop a leak in their brake systems that eventually could lead to a fire.