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Ford Explorer recalled for improper fix of earlier recall

Ford is recalling select 2013-2017 Explorer SUVs that had already been recalled, the automaker announced Wednesday. The fix didn’t take.  The rear suspension toe link can fracture, which can significantly diminish steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.  The recall encompasses 350,000 Explorers in the U.S. built at …

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Public retailers see profits rise in 3rd quarter

Consumer demand and short supply pushed up pricing on new- and used-vehicle sales, spurring third-quarter profits for all six publicly traded finance-and-insurance retailers. In a record-setting quarter amid the coronavirus pandemic, all six retailers raised same-store F&I profits by more than $ 100. Several public groups reported record-high F&I profit …

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