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Ford recalls more than 565,000 Broncos over fire risk

A wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit, potentially causing smoke, warning messages or flames, according to Ford.

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What happened A wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit, potentially causing smoke, warning messages or flames, according to Ford.
The headline split KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) frames it as "Ford recalls more than 565,000 Broncos over fire risk". Forbes frames it as "Ford Recalls More Than 500,000 Broncos Over Wiring Issue That May Set Engines Ablaze".
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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 24, 5:23 PM

Ford recalls more than 565,000 Broncos over fire risk

A wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit, potentially causing smoke, warning messages or flames, according to Ford.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 24, 5:23 PM

Ford recalls more than 565,000 Broncos over fire risk

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A wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit, potentially causing smoke, warning messages or flames, according to Ford.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 24, 5:23 PM

Ford recalls more than 565,000 Broncos over fire risk

A wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit, potentially causing smoke, warning messages or flames, according to Ford.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 24, 5:23 PM

Ford recalls more than 565,000 Broncos over fire risk

A wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit, potentially causing smoke, warning messages or flames, according to Ford.

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Jul 24, 4:00 PM

Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk

WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire.

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ForbesNews report · Jul 24, 3:55 PM

Ford Recalls More Than 500,000 Broncos Over Wiring Issue That May Set Engines Ablaze

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The legacy automaker has recalled more vehicles in the U.S. than any other this year.

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