I know a lot of us drive SUV's and minivans so I thought I'd pass this info along.
Luckily it's not something that's immediately dangerous, but it's good to know.
Ford is recalling a total of 450,000 minivans and SUVs.
2001 - 2002 Ford Escape SUV
A reservoir cap on its brake master cylinder that can leak brake fluid, which could lead to smoking or even a fire.
2004 - 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey
The torque converter output shaft that can fail, which can cause the vehicle to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has said that with both recalls, it will inform the affected owners, and dealers will replace the parts for free.
In the case of the Escape, Ford said it will begin notifying owners the week of Jan. 23, but because of a parts delay, Ford said it may not be able to fix some of the vehicles right away.
In those cases, Ford said it will tell owners to park their SUVs outside until the parts become available and the vehicles can be fixed.
If you have one of these models, and you don't receive a notice, make sure you contact your local dealer.
