Ford has agreed to expand an earlier recall of Ford F-150 pickup trucks and Lincoln Mark LT vehicles because a possible short circuit could cause airbags to deploy unexpectedly.
The latest recall involves 1.2 million F-150s and 16,000 Lincoln Mark LTs. That's in addition to an earlier recall of 144,000 F-150s. The recall covers trucks from the 2004-2006 model years.
Despite numerous problems resulting in safety recalls, the F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in North America for 34 years.
Ford said it knows of no accidents or injuries caused by the airbag problem.
The recall won't officially begin until May but consumers whose airbag warning light is illuminated should bring their vehicle to the nearest dealer immediately.
