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The do-not-drive advisory from Ford is for owners of some vehicles who have not had them repaired under three past safety recalls.

Ford issues do-not-drive advisory for some vehicles with Takata airbags: See full list

Two automakers on Tuesday issued “Do Not Drive” warnings for hundreds of thousands of vehicles equipped with recalled and unprepared Takata airbags. Ford Motor on Tuesday said there are roughly 765,600 airbag inflators in Ford and Lincoln vehicles around the world, including 374,300 in the U.S. Ninety-five percent of U.S. customers have answered the automaker’s more than 121 million outreach attempts.

Ford and Mazda tell almost half-a-million car owners to stop driving because of Takata airbags

102.5 The Bone

Ford and Mazda have issued an urgent “do not drive” warning for more than 457,000 older vehicles that have Takata air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the warning, alerting owners who have vehicles that have unrepaired Takata air bags to not drive them until repairs are made and the defective air bag is replaced.

‘Do Not Drive’ warning issued for 457K older Ford, Mazda vehicles with Takata air bags

Chicago, IL

Following its debut in early February, the 2025 Ford Explorer entered production at the Chicago Assembly plant in May, but due to the automaker’s new quality checks, the refreshed model just began hitting dealer lots late last month. The Explorer’s more luxurious counterpart – the 2025 Lincoln Aviator – was on a similar trajectory, and also entered production alongside its platform mate. Now, both of these revamped models are officially shipping to customers and dealers, according to The Blue Oval.

2025 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Officially Shipping Out

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

North Carolina State

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

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See how capable the Honda Ridgeline TrailSport is. It includes rugged upgrades to promote confidence. 
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Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

CarBuzz.com

Ram 1200 makes its official debut in Mexico. The midsized truck is a rebadged Peugeot Landtrek/Fiat Titano. Just one gas-powered engine is available. Competitive pricing makes the Ram 1200 an attractive option, with pricing starting at the equivalent of $25,000. Earlier this year, the Ram 1200 leaked early, giving us...

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Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

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Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Motor1.com

Numerous older Ford and Mazda vehicles still haven't had the Takata airbag recall performed. Ford identified approximately 765,000 cars globally, 374,300 in the US. Dealerships have replacement components, and can perform the recall at no charge. Ford has issued a statement reminding us that there are still a scary number...

Ford Tells Owners Not To Drive 765,000 Cars, Including Mustang and Ford GT

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Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations Tuesday issued "Do Not Drive" advisories for owners of certain vehicles who have not yet had their cars fixed after several Takata-airbag recalls. The two automakers are urging customers of recalled vehicles equipped with non-desiccated Takata air bags to stop driving the cars immediately and get their faulty airbags repaired or replaced, according to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced," the NHTSA said.The Ford advisory comes after...

Ford and Mazda issue "Do Not Drive" alerts for 457,000 cars

Los Angeles, CA

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24/7 Insights While Ford makes a strong lineup of cars, it has had some really bad model years.  The Ford Super Duty vehicles (F-250 and F-350) have been especially problematic.  The Ford F-150 Lightning is the lone vehicle in Ford’s lineup without any major NHTSA complaints.  Also: Discover “The Next NVIDIA” As exceptional as Ford […]
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These Are the Worst Years For Ford

Ford Bronco production at the Michigan Assembly plant had been on the rise for some time now as demand for the rugged SUV proved strong for a number of years, though things eventually stabilized, as is the norm. Recently, production of the Bronco has seen its fair share of increases and decreases on a monthly basis, which is also quite normal, and that was once again the case in July, as Ford Bronco production decreased versus June – a common theme among the entire Blue Oval lineup.

Ford Bronco Production Decreased In July 2024

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

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(Reuters) -Ford Motor and Mazda issued advisories to drivers of certain vehicles still affected by faulty Takata airbags and inflators that can cause potentially severe or fatal injuries.

Ford, Mazda advise against driving certain models over Takata airbag concerns

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Ford GT, Mustang, And Ranger Hit With Do Not Drive Order Over Airbags

Ford issues a Do Not Drive order for certain models due to lethal Takata airbags. Owners of impacted Mustangs, Rangers, and other models must stop driving...

Ford GT, Mustang, And Ranger Hit With Do Not Drive Order Over Airbags

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