04 Explorer Sport Trac Xlt 4x4 Sunroof Bedliner Bed Extender Tow Package Video on 2040-cars
US $11,890.00
Year:2004Mileage:82116Color: OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT
/ MEDIUM DARK FLINT
Location:
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Engine:4.0L V6
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1FMZU77K84UA82288
Year: 2004
Drive Type: 4X4
Make: Ford
Mileage: 82,116
Model: Explorer Sport Trac
Sub Model: Xlt 4x4 Sunroof Bedliner Bed Extender Tow Package
Trim: Xlt 4x4 Sunroof Bedliner Bed Extender Tow Package
Exterior Color: OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT
Interior Color: MEDIUM DARK FLINT
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING OUR BEAUTIFUL, 100% CARFAX CERTIFIED, 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT 4.0L V6 4X4 WITH SUNROOF, BEDLINER, BED EXTENDER, TOW PACKAGE, ETC IN OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT PAINT WITH MEDIUM DARK FLINT FABRIC SEATS AND ONLY 82,116 MILES! WE ARE A NISSAN-FORD DEALERSHIP IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND WE ARE OFFERING THIS EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT AT A SPECIAL, DISCOUNTED 'BUY IT NOW' PRICE ON EBAY FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME. PLEASE VIEW THE COMPLETE LISTING INCLUDING 24 PHOTOS ALONG WITH A DETAILED VEHICLE DESCRIPTION ALONG WITH THE CLEAN CARFAX REPORT. WE ALSO INCLUDED A 3 MINUTE YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWING THE VEHICLE INSIDE & OUT. PLEASE CONTACT SCOTT LONG @ (866)226-0570 OR (814)659-1908 OR EMAIL TO LAUFORD@AOL.COM WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANK YOU FOR VIEWING AND BE SURE TO VIEW ALL OF OUR EBAY LISTINGS ALONG WITH OUR 100% PERFECT FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS!
YOUTUBE VIDEO
WARRANTY
SINCE THE FACTORY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, WE ARE INCLUDING A FREE 3 MONTH / 3,000 MILE LIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND IS VALID FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. WE ALREADY COMPLETED ALL RECOMMENDED SERVICE INCLUDING OUR 160 POINT INSPECTION AND COMPLETED A FRESH OIL CHANGE AND NEW STATE INSPECTION FOR THE NEW OWNER!
CONDITION
WOW, WHAT A SHARP, VERY CLEAN & BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT IN OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT PAINT WITH 82,116 MILES. IT HAS BEEN BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED AND INTERIOR IS CLEAN AND WAS A NON-SMOKER'S VEHICLE. BODY IS CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY MAJOR DINGS, SCRATCHES OR DENTS. TIRES ARE ABOUT 70%. I WOULD PERSONALLY RATE THIS FORD A 9 ON A 1-10 SCALE. I COULD ONLY FAULT THIS EXPLORER SPORT TRAC FOR HAVING A SOME STONE CHIPS AND A FEW LIGHT SCRATCHES. I ALSO INCLUDED A 3 MINUTE VIDEO WALKAROUND OF THIS EXPLORER SPORT TRAC AND I ALWAYS POINT OUT ANY BLEMISHES I CAN FIND. THIS FORD IS A CLEAN TITLE VEHICLE WITH A CLEAN CARFAX WHICH WE INCLUDED WITH THIS LISTING AND THE ENTIRE HISTORY REPORT CAN BE EMAILED UPON REQUEST. OVERALL THIS IS A EXTREMELY CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. I PERSONALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TEST DROVE THIS EXPLORER SPORT TRAC AND IT FEELS LIKE NEW. IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR A CLEAN, BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT WITH ALL THE TOYS IN A GREAT COLOR, THIS IS YOUR NEW SUV! JUST SERVICED AND READY TO GO! BE SURE TO VIEW ALL 24 PHOTOS ALONG WITH FREE CARFAX REPORT! ONLY 82,116 MILES!
CARFAX SUMMARY
2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
VIN: 1FMZU77K84UA82288
Body Style: 4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine Size: 4.0L V6 FI SOHC
Drivetrain: 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Original Manufacturer's Warranty: Basic Warranty Expired
Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer!
The original manufacturer's warranty includes:
36 months or 36,000 miles
Information
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Reliability Ratings; see full reports for additional information,
glossary of terms, source attributions,disclaimers & limitations. Go
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The top 5 reasons why our customer's travel hundreds and even thousands of miles to purchase from US instead of their local dealer:
1. Each of our vehicle's go through a multipoint 160 point inspection, and each vehicle has a unique description which I do personally on every vehicle.
2. Each vehicle has all service performed up to factory specifications before it leaves our lot.
3. Deal directly with a Manager and eliminate the salesperson! NO BACK & FORTH! I specialize in handling ALL Ebay transactions and I personally inspect the vehicle and take all photos & videos. Most of our customers have never purchased a vehicle through Ebay or over the internet and I am dedicated to walk you through the entire process from start to finish and make it a smooth and easy transaction.
4. We are set up to cater to the eBay buyer, and our main focus is selling cars in this market.
5. Each vehicle has a 100% Satisfaction guarantee! Check our 100% perfect feedback on ebay! (Ebay Seller since 2002!!!)
FREE AIRPORT PICK-UP: If you decide to fly in and drive your new vehicle home, we offer free airport pick-up from either of our local airports which are the JohnstownCambriaCounty airport or the Pittsburgh Int'l airport. Please ask for details.
NO ADDITIONAL FEES: we waive all vehicle prep fees and dealer fees for Ebay members only. This will save you up to $500 over what other dealerships may charge you. The only additional fees will be your state sales tax, documentary, and plate fees for this purchase. You only pay sales in your home state. No additional fees is one of the many reasons we have sold cars in all 50 states.
SALES TAX: You will only pay sales tax in your home state. You will only pay sales tax in Pennsylvania if you are registering the vehicle in PA. If you are financing with one of our banks, we collect and submit your state’s tax for you. If you are paying cash or handling your own financing, you will not pay sales tax to us, you are welcome to do it yourself. If you are out of state, you will only pay $146.20 total which includes the title, documentary, and 30 day temporary plate.
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Saturday – 9am – 4pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Please call Scott Long at814-659-1908to schedule an appointment OR check availability today!
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EBAY PRICE POLICY:Our Ebay pricing policy is VALID ONLY WITH SCOTT LONG, Ebay & Internet Manager - this helps eliminate confusion with our normal sales staff and guarantees you the Ebay price.
TRADE-INS ACCEPTED: in most cases we accept trade-ins and we can appraise your trade-in before you make the trip to our dealership. Please call Scott Long 866-226-0570 or email to lauford@aol.comfor an appraisal. Here is what I need to evaluate your vehicle:
Year, Make, Model (see example) 2005 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinder
VIN # (need full 17 digit vin#)
Mileage (estimated mileage upon arrival)
Condition example: (brand new tires 3,000 miles ago, paint has minor cosmetic flaws and a small ding on driver door, interior was a non-smoker)
Color example:(silver)
Options example:(fabric interior, moonroof, remote starter, power seat)
History example:(1-owner, clean carfax, no accidents, just had new brakes & rotors installed last month)
DIGITAL PHOTOS ARE A PLUS! (5-10 photos are greatly appreciated)
Payoff amount, monthly payment, and bank example:($8,500, $280 a month, First National bank)
METHOD OF PAYMENT: FINANCE, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIER'S CHECK
ABOUT US
WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED AUTO GROUP IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA ESTABLISHED IN 1984 IN CAMBRIA, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTY. WE HAVE 7 LOCATIONS AND SELL 12 DIFFERENT MAKES BRAND NEW INCLUDING FORD, LINCOLN, NISSAN, TOYOTA, SCION, BMW, CHRYSLER, JEEP, HYUNDAI, DODGE, RAM TRUCK, EQUUS AND MANY MORE PRE-OWNED MAKES AND MODELS. THIS VEHICLE IS ALSO FOR SALE LOCALLY ON OUR LOT AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE EBAY LISTING AT ANYTIME, MOST EBAY LISTINGS END BEFORE THE LISTING COMES TO AN END WITH A PHONE CALL! PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, THIS IS NOT A BIDDING AUCTION, THE ‘BUY IT NOW’ PRICE IS OUR LOWEST RESERVE AND CAN SELL AT ANY MOMENT SO PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END! WE ALSO OFFER EXTENDED WARRANTIES, FINANCING, SHIPPING & DELIVERY AND OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PRICE QUOTE ON ANY OF THE ABOVE, SIMPLY CALL MY DIRECT LINE @ 866-226-0570(LEAVE A VOICEMAIL IF YOU DO NOT REACH ME, I NORMALLY RETURN PHONE CALLS WITHIN 15 MINUTES IF I CAN NOT BE REACHED IMMEDIATELY). WE KNOW HOW SCARY IT CAN BE TO BUY A CAR ON-LINE, SO BUY WITH CONFIDENCE AND READ OUR PREVIOUS FEEDBACK FROM OUR EBAY CUSTOMERS; WE HAVE A 100% SATISFACTION RATING! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ENTIRE EBAY PROCESS OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASK ME ANY PARTICULAR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VEHICLE AS I PERSONALLY WALK AROUND THE VEHICLE WHILE SPEAKING WITH YOU. I AM HERE TO MAKE THIS TRANSACTION AS EASY AS POSSIBLE FOR YOU. I SPECIALIZE IN EBAY SALES AND I HAVE PERSONALLY COMPLETED OVER 1,500 VEHICLE SALES ON-LINE. BELOW IS MY PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS, CELL PHONE NUMBER & FAX NUMBER, ONCE YOU CLICK THE ‘BUY IT NOW’ I WILL NEED A CURRENT INSURANCE ID CARD AS WELL AS A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE TO COMPLETE PAPERWORK. THIS CAN BE SCANNED AND EMAILED, OR YOU CAN FAX A COPY TO MY ATTENTION. A $500 CREDIT CARD DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE THE VEHICLE AND ONCE DEPOSIT IS ACCEPTED THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN OFF THE LOT AND RESERVED UNDER YOUR NAME.
LOCATIONS OF SOME OF OUR EBAY CUSTOMERS WHO MADE THE TRIP TO OUR DEALERSHIP HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA:
KEMPTON, PA
DONORA, PA
RURAL VALLEY, PA
THOMPSON, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA
JOHNSTOWN, PA
STOYSTOWN, PA
CAIRNBROOK, PA
DEVON, PA
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
BEAVERDALE, PA
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA
SOMERSET, PA
FRIEDENS, PA
OSTERBURG, PA
ALTOONA, PA
BUTLER, PA
ROYERSFORD, PA
BLAIRSVILLE, PA
CONNELLSVILLE, PA
BOOTHWYN, PA
ALIQUIPPA, PA
GETTYSBURG, PA
CLYMER, PA
NEW CASTLE, PA
LOWER BURRELL, PA
AVONMORE, PA
VANDERGRIFT, PA
MIDDLETOWN, PA
ORAOPOLIS, PA
CONFLUENCE, PA
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ELKTON, MICHIGAN
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
ST. ALBANS, VERMONT
ELBRIDGE, NEW YORK
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE
CLARENCE, NEW YORK
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MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
NETTETAL, GERMANY
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STANDISH, MAINE
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE
COLONIAL BEACH, VIRGINIA
CUMMING, GEORGIA
GOLDEN, COLORADO
CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
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TORONTO, ONTARIO
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NEWPORT, NEW YORK
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PORTLAND, OREGON
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MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA
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POMPTON PLAINS, NEW JERSEY
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BRUCETON MILLS, WEST VIRGINIA
EUSTIS, FLORIDA
HURRICANE, WEST VIRGINIA
WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
INDIAN TRAIL, NORTH CAROLINA
ELKHORN, WISCONSIN
CIRCLESVILLE, OHIO
RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA
HAMLET, INDIANA
LAKE HELEN, FLORIDA
OXFORD, CONNECTICUT
LANCASTER, PA
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA
MERCER, PA
WASHINGTON, PA
MISSIONVIEJO, CALIFORNIA
ROCKTON, ILLINOIS
FREEPORT, PA
SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
POLAND, OHIO
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
SALEM, OREGON
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
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DALLAS, TEXAS
TORONTO, ONTARIO
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
OAKHURST, CALIFORNIA
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
OGDEN, UTAH
TOPEKA, KANSAS
CLARKSBURG, TENNESSEE
COLUMBUS, OHIO
GREENSBURG, PA
BRIER HILL, PA
BELAIR, MARYLAND
HANOVER, MARYLAND
ELIZABETH, PA
MULBERY, FLORIDA
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
KITTANNING, PA
THOMPSON, GEORGIA
BARGERSVILLE, INDIANA
BAD HERSFELD, GERMANY
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
WINAMAC, INDIANA
NORMANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
BEND, OREGON
MCMURRAY, PA
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
NORTH EAST, PA
SMETHPORT, PA
DUBOIS, PA
BOONES MILL, VIRGINIA
WHITEDEER, PA
MIAMI, FLORIDA
MANHEIM, PA
PERRINEVILLE, NEW JERSEY
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
IRWIN, PA
CLINTON, MARYLAND
BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN
BOWIE, MARYLAND
KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – CANADA
KESWICK RIDGE, NEW BRUNSWICK – CANADA
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
OKEMOS, MICHIGAN
FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY
FRANKLIN, PA
WAYNESBURG, PA
FAIRFIELD, OHIO
SPRINGS, PA
JACKSON, MICHIGAN
VESTAL, NEW YORK
CLARION, PA
IJAMSVILLE, MARYLAND
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TEXAS
MIAMI, FLORIDA
UNIONTOWN, PA
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
BANNER ELK, NORTH CAROLINA
MOUNT UNION, PA
YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN
NEW CASTLE, PA
GALLOWAY, OHIO
WAVERLY, IOWA
AURORA, OHIO
SANTE FE, NEW MEXICO
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VENETIA, PA
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
RICHMOND, MISSOURI
EDSON, ALBERTA – CANADA
ELMIRA, NEW YORK
BARTLETT, ILLINOIS
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
DES MOINES, IOWA
OIL SPRINGS, KENTUCKY
FREEPORT, PA
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
HINCKLEY, OHIO
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
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PALMYRA, VIRGINIA
CHARLEROI, PA
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
LACROSSE, WISCONSIN
HUDSON, OHIO
MONROVIA, MARYLAND
CLARKSSUMMIT, PA
EAST NORWICH, NEW YORK
GROSSE ILE, MICHIGAN
WESTERVILLE, OHIO
PLATTSBURG, NEW YORK
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA
BELL BROOK, OHIO
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA
HUBBARD, OHIO
LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO – CANADA
DUNCANSVILLE, PA
PURGITSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND
KINNELON, NEW JERSEY
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
DUMAS, TEXAS
LAKE CITY, PA
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
PINEY FLATS, TENNESSEE
ROMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA
IMLER, PA
MIAMI, FLORIDA
WATERFORD, PA
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN
YUKON, OKLAHOMA
CENTEREACH, NEW YORK
FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK
HINCKLEY, OHIO
AHOSKIE, NORTH CAROLINA
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY
EAST CONCORD, NEW YORK
HARWICK, PA
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
DANBURY, CONNECTICUT
TOLEDO, OHIO
MARCOISLAND, FLORIDA
DUBAI
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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I PERSONALLY SOLD OVER 1,500 VEHICLES OVER THE INTERNET IN ALL 50 STATES AND 13 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES!
WE SHIP CARS NATIONWIDE!
L@@K AT WHAT OUR PREVIOUS EBAY CUSTOMERS HAVE SAID ABOUT US!
Thanks to the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat there is a new magic number in the muscle car world - 707. To raise eyebrows these days in the power war, a vehicle needs to match or preferably exceed that palindromic figure. The tuners over at Hennessey took a look at it for their 2015 HPE700 Mustang and decided to go one better. Well, ten actually, because they bestowed their latest creation with 717 horsepower and 632 pound-feet of torque. The HPE 700 Mustang takes the standard Mustang GT with its 5.0-liter V8 and turns up the power a few hundred notches with a Roots-type supercharger running at 7.25 psi. Hennessey claims that this boosted 'Stang can rocket to 60 miles per hour in about 3.6 seconds and cover the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at 131 mph. For those keeping score at home, those figures are very similar to Challenger Hellcat. To cope with all of the added boost, the engine gets a high-flow throttle body, upgraded injectors, new fuel pump, stainless steel exhaust and Hennessey's calibration for the engine management. Pricing for the package is $59,500, including the base 2015 Mustang GT, but the company is limiting production to 500 units for the 2015 model year. Founder John Hennessey told Autoblog that he has already received about a dozen orders for them.
In Europe, Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is the best-selling turbocharged gasoline engine. The three-cylinder motor powers 20 percent of new Fords sold in Europe. Earlier this year, it won its third International Engine of the Year award, and between January and June, it was sold in about 120,000 cars. So far this year, 38 percent of Fords sold in the Netherlands, 35 percent in Denmark and 32 percent in Switzerland have been powered by the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. The engine's turbocharger spins at 248,000 rpm, and provides 24 psi of pressure. The engine produces up to 138 horsepower, depending on the version. Read more in the press release below. When lithium-ion battery packs are retired from the road, remanufacturing, repurposing, and recycling are worthwhile options, according to a study by Mineta Transportation Institute. The study included a cost-benefit analysis of those three options, and found remanufacturing to be the best route. To get the most out of them, batteries should be tested and have their damaged cells replaced then put back to use. Repurposing is the second best option, using the remaining available charge for something besides cars. Recycling on its own isn't profitable, but it could make economic sense with "increased technological breakthroughs." Learn more at Recycling International or download the report here. A smaller inverter for EVs can win you $1 million. The Little Box Challenge is an open competition to build a power inverter with a density of at least 50 watts per cubic inch. Google and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are offering the hefty prize to the team that builds the inverter with the highest power density within an enclosed volume of 40 cubic inches. Teams must register by September 30. Read more at Green Car Congress or learn more at the Little Box Challenge website.
It seems that the hard winter in much of the country has been as rough on some Fords as it has on many people. The Blue Oval is recalling roughly 434,000 vehicles in two separate recalls, and one of them partially caused by the salt used to melt the snow on roads. The first recall covers 385,750 2001-2004 Escape models in the Midwest, Northeast and Canada because a subframe could rust and eventually fail. This is partially due to the road salt used in those areas, and about 349,000 of the affected vehicles are in the US. To remedy the problem, dealers are installing a reinforcement cross brace on the frame to strengthen them. There has been one crash caused by the failure but no injuries. According to The Detroit News, this is not the first rust-related recall for Ford. It estimates the company has repaired over two million vehicles since 2010 for problems on vehicles related to the iron oxide, including the rear wheel wells of the Freestar minivan. The second recall covers 48,950 2013-2014 Ford Fusion, Escape, C-MAX and Lincoln MKZ models because welds in their seatbacks don't meet National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards. The fault affects the front seats, and the sub-standard welds joining the setback to the recliner could increase the chance on injury. There have been no reported injuries or accidents caused by the problem, but there are 42,972 affected vehicles in the US and 4,744 in Canada.