Ford issues recall for 10-speed automatic transmission

Ford recall

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Transmission issue

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Parking pawl

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Importance of parking brake

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Quality issues

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High Voltage Battery

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Software issue

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Ford CEO response

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General Motors involvement

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Restoring confidence

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