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Ford Motor Co., which is currently battling a competition from Toyota in U.S, has one more problem that is tarnishing its image-that too, in an area in which it prides itself for still making profits. According to fresh news, Ford yesterday recalled 102,000 vehicles manufactured in Brazil.



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The measure was taken after it was discovered the auxiliary gas tanks have a high risk of cracking and leaking. The auxiliary gas tank boosts the car to start up faster during cold weather. The affected cars are the Fiesta subcompact and EcoSport mini-SUV.



Wrong place, wrong time - this effectively sums up the problem Ford is going through, as Brazil-made FFV boosts Ford image, and such defects spotted at this time when it is facing a massive downtrend in U.S. would clearly dispel Ford’s standing as a major carmaker.





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