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Ford promises to fix poor security in its cars
After complaints of easily-broken-into EcoSports and Fiestas went viral, the blue oval has stepped up with a solution
Ford SA says it is aware of the security problems on some of its EcoSport and Fiesta models and is working on a solution. It was reacting to a spate of complaints on social media, where users shared videos of the brand’s vehicles being broken into. Hundreds of Ford drivers have complained that they lost valuables such as laptops and bags, claiming their cars were easily broken into due to poor security features. Owners say the door locks are easy to pick and do not set off the car alarm. In response, Ford says criminals appear to be targeting previous-generation Fiesta and EcoSport models sold between 2013 and 2018. “By the end of this week we will begin contacting customers with regards to the process for scheduling an appointment with a dealer,” said a Ford spokesperson. He said Ford would offer remedies to customers at below cost, but as the break-ins are “not related to a vehicle design or manufacturing fault”, it will not provide solutions at no cost to customers. “In many of ...
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