1.7M Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Under NHTSA Investigation For Possible Brake Issues1.7M Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Under NHTSA Investigation For Possible Brake Issues

As a result of the investigation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received a total of 50 complaints.

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