Ford, Toyota issue recalls

Associated Press

DETROIT

Ford is recalling about 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America because of potential door problems.

The company said Wednesday in some vehicles a frozen door latch or bent or kinked actuation cable may cause a door to not open or close. Or if it does, the door may appear closed, but the latch may not fully engage.

Ford said it’s not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue.

The company’s dealers will install water shields over latches and inspect and repair actuation cables, if necessary, free of charge.

Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 347,120 Sienna minivans worldwide because they can shift out of the “park” position and roll away.

The recall involves Siennas from the 2005-07 and 2009-10 model years, mostly in the U.S., but also in Canada, Mexico, Europe and elsewhere.

Toyota says the grease in the shift lever assembly could transfer to other components, causing them to work improperly. In particular, the shifter can move out of “park” even if the driver isn’t pressing the brake pedal. It won’t move out of position if the parking brake is activated.

Toyota won’t say if it knows of any accidents related to the defect.

The company will notify owners by mid-December. Dealers will repair the vehicles for free.