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Transport Engineer / March 30, 2017 Hottot Transport of Bovey Tracey in Devon has taken delivery of six Volvo FH 6x2 tag axle tractor units, citing vehicle quality and fuel efficiency as reasons for the marque’s selection. Supplied by Stuarts Truck and Bus, Exeter, the Devon-based operator’s new additions join a 20-strong fleet and are heading its aggregate transport division. The 500bhp FM tractors have Globetrotter XL cabs with high-spec interiors, including leather upholstery, air-suspended seats, fridges and TV preparation. “When it comes to tipper work, I believe Volvo offers the most robust trucks on the market and the fuel efficiency is better than anything else we’ve tried,” says Rob Hottot, partner. The specification, says partner Rob Hottot, enables the trucks to move to long-haul work, if needed. They are supplied on three-year contract hire with Gold R&M support. “We get drama-free transportation, which means we can concentrate on the business,” he adds. Peace of mind also comes from the Dynafleet telematics system, says Hottot: “As all but two of our trucks are Volvo, we use Dynafleet for tracking, analysis of fuel consumption and driver reports. “It is a great system and flags any minor issues well before they become problems. What’s more, the league table for drivers really encourages better driving practices, which not only resonates in terms of road safety, but also supports the business in terms of fuel efficiency and reduced wear.” .

Transport Engineer / April 5, 2017 DAF Trucks will be moving its UK headquarters to a new facility in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, following 30 years in Thame. Last week, an official groundbreaking ceremony took place that signals the beginning of a £20 million investment. “The new facility is being built at a time when DAF is enjoying record success in the UK”, says outgoing DAF Trucks UK managing director Ray Ashworth. “In the UK, DAF is the market leader and set a record 30.1% share in the above 6.0-tonne market,” he continues. “Together with our 56 dealers with 139 locations in the UK and Ireland, we offer our customers industry-leading trucks and services and we are excited to help them grow their businesses from this new UK headquarters.” Senior executives from DAF Trucks NV and Paccar Inc were joined at the ground-breaking ceremony by Simon Smits, the Dutch Ambassador to the UK, as well as representatives from the local authorities and the project management company. The new three-story facility is due for completion in July 2018 and will have almost 50,000ft2 of office space. It will include a state-of-the-art auditorium, as well as an ultra-modern four-bay workshop offering world class training facilities for DAF dealers and employees. .

Transport specialists turn to MAN for uniformity of fleet HGVUK / April 4, 2017 Leading truck and bus manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK is supplying Lincolnshire based Freightmaster with four new TGX Extras as it looks to create a single marque fleet. Transport director Gary Lloyd explained: “We run 12 trucks in total and all but one is MAN. I like to see uniformity in the fleet and I do think MAN is a quality marque, they are not over stylised and are simply good no-nonsense vehicles. “We have been running MAN since 2004, when we had our first vehicle through TopUsed and we have graduated from there to having new trucks. “We specialise in concrete deliveries, particularly taking precast concrete panels to high-end projects in London, such as the Olympic Park, Wembley and currently the new Tottenham Hotspur ground so we need vehicles we can take into those areas.” He added: “In addition to simply liking the trucks we have always enjoyed great support and service from the local dealers, DSV in Immingham, and HRVS in Scunthorpe and it eases our operations knowing that we have the repair and maintenance taken care of.” MAN sales executive Sam Jeffery said: “The vehicles are being supplied on a five-year contract hire and come with a gold standard repair and maintenance package, allowing the customer total peace of mind. “We are delighted that Gary and Freightmaster rate MAN so highly and recognise that they deliver excellent economy and quality and look forward to continued business with them.” Freightmaster, which has sites in both Kirton Lindsey and Immingham in North Lincolnshire, is FORS accredited and ADR regulated for the carrying of hazardous cargo and also holds a waste carriers’ license. .

Saints Transport scores 50 new MAN TGX units Commercial Motor / April 5, 2017 MAN Truck and Bus has supplied Saints Transport with 50 new MAN TGX tractor units with XLX sleeper cabs. The Heathrow-based airfreight specialist runs a fleet of 200 MANs, and chief executive Piers Carroll said the new arrivals grant the firm "peace of mind" that they are operating "the very latest technology". The new trucks feature 12.4-litre engines, capable of 480hp at 1,800rpm. Carroll said Saints sticks with MAN because the manufacturer offers cost-effective solutions to its fleet requirements. He said: “Our huge fleet encompasses practically every type of vehicle. "Anyone can promise to do something, whether they have the fleet and capacity to uphold these promises, is a different matter." .

Not a Renault cab. It's actually a Berliet KB2400 “Premiere” cab. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41235-the-ford-transcontinental/#comment-299078

Scania Group / April 5, 2017 To navigate the estuary of the widest river in the world, you need reliable and safe power. For the commuters and tourists on Rio de la Plata, Scania engines are a safe bet. The massive Argentinian river, including the Paraná Delta with its web of inter-connected rivers and streams, is home and workplace for the Sturla family. In May 1947 Angel Roberto Sturla founded a company to provide public transport between the remote villages within the delta. His son Hector developed the company and today, as owner and Managing Director, Angel’s grandson Jorge Sturla is taking Sturla Viajes into the future. “A completely different experience” Every day more than one million commuters arrive in Buenos Aires by train. Another 2.8 million people travel by bus, while 800,000 cars drive to and from Argentina’s capital. “With the huge population growth in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area came massive traffic jams and congestions, and a need for alternative solutions to transport people from our hometown Tigre here in the delta to downtown Buenos Aires,” explains Jorge Sturla. “I found that with our boats we could offer a marine route from central Tigre direct to the financial centre of Buenos Aires in one hour, the same amount of time it takes to travel by train or car, but a completely different experience!” says Sturla. Today, many of the residents in Tigre commute peacefully to their work through one of the most beautiful natural areas in Argentina – the very opposite to the commute into the city by road and rail. If the passengers get bored watching the scenic and protected rivers, islands and lagoons, they can lean back and read a paper, have a drink of mate or coffee, or do some work at a relaxed pace via the free Wi-Fi on board the boats. Straight into the city centre When the boats dock in downtown Puerto Madero, they are already inside Buenos Aires’ bustling financial centre, and just ten blocks from ‘Casa Rosada’, the executive mansion and office of Argentina’s President and the very heart of the country. “And they arrive at work feeling refreshed, just as they do when arriving home in the afternoon. They are not exhausted, but happy and kissing their wives or husbands,” says Jorge Sturla, with a smile. Each year 125,000 commuters make the trip between Tigre and Buenos Aires. In the daytime, while the commuters are at work, several of the boats from Sturla Viajes carry tourist groups into the Paraná Delta, with its abundant wildlife and extensive ecosystem. The tourism side of the business gives Sturla Viajes another 125,000 passengers a year. Shallow river From the Paraná Delta, the 290 kilometre-long La Plata widens into a 200 kilometre-wide estuary that separates Argentina from Uruguay. Sediments carried down the heavy stream make the river shallow and erratic. The ‘Hector Sturla’ and the company’s other boats often have to navigate at depths of less than two metres. However, Captain Sergio Guiellermone knows the river well and can steer his boat and its passengers in between all the growing and moving shoals. “Sometimes, when the weather is bad, Rio de la Plata can be difficult to master and we might even have to return with our passengers to the quay in Buenos Aires or Tigre,” the Captain says. “On such days, the strong and reliable engines from Scania can make the difference.” Reliability, safety and comfort Sturla Viajes is the only provider of commuting services between the delta and the city of Buenos Aires. Still, Jorge Sturla keeps a careful eye on the needs of all of his 250,000 customers and the demands they put on his fleet of boats. “Our passengers are not looking for speed. They want reliability, safety, and comfort. And they want another experience than they get from the insanity on the roads and railways of Buenos Aires,” he says. “Sometimes, when the river gets rough, we need some extra power from our engines. That’s why we choose Scania engines. A powerful Scania engine on low revs is smooth and reliable, more fuel-efficient and lasts for a long, long time.” Trust in service The level of service and maintenance from Scania’s local dealer is also a reason for the strong relationship between Jorge Sturla and Scania. “I trust them a hundred percent. Whenever I call, they come immediately, sometimes working all night for me to give my customers the services they expect next morning.” “The only thing I wish from Scania is that it would also begin to produce and sell smaller engines that would fit into my smaller boats. But you can’t have everything, can you…?” ‘Hector Sturla’ Engines: Two Scania 13-litre, 450 hp Length: 25.35 metres Width: 4.22 metres Cruising speed: 35 km/h Passenger capacity: 88 .

That my friends, is what a well-designed instrument panel looks like.

Scania Group Press Release / April 5, 2017 iPhones integrate with the infotainment system in Scania trucks Easy connection, mirrors Apple devices seamlessly Allows for voice commands via Siri Easy access to apps and other functions such as phone, music, messages and maps Everything from the phone to the navigation tool can be used without having to look away from the road Scania is introducing Apple CarPlay to the new truck generation’s infotainment system, allowing for smart, safe and smooth access to all the functionality of iPhones by mirroring them seamlessly. Scania is among the first in the industry to offer Apple CarPlay in heavy trucks. “Scania’s infotainment system will work with Apple CarPlay, the smarter, safer way to use your iPhone while on the move,” says Björn Fahlström, Vice President, Product Management, Scania Trucks. “Apple CarPlay support is being introduced in June 2017, and earlier devices can be updated, provided that they have voice recognition. By intro­ducing this functionality, we will offer even more driver comfort and increased safety. For truck drivers, who spend a lot of time behind the wheel, everything that makes life on the road easier, simpler and safer is very much appreciated.” Apple CarPlay functionality will be available for customers who have a Scania Infotain­ment System with a 7” touch screen (AUS4) and the Voice Control Option. Devices from Apple with iOS 7 or higher can be paired via USB cable to the Scania Infotainment System. “This is yet another example of how Scania continues to offer new seamless services and functi­o­na­lity in the new truck generation,” says Fahlström. “Apple CarPlay is an industry-leading tech­nology of the kind we will offer more of in our trucks in the near future.” .

Sean Kilcarr, Fleet Owner / April 5, 2017 Upward trend is expected to continue through May. Some analysts fear a mid-year lull in orders could develop. Class 8 net orders reached 22,800 units in March, slightly above expectations and much higher than a year ago for the third consecutive month. Though Class 8 net order volumes were essentially flat month-over-month, they were up 41% year-over-year in March with order backlogs now close to where they were a year ago. Orders are forecast to stay close to this level through May, similar in trend to 2013, with Class 8 orders over the past six months now annualizing to a Class 8 build rate of 243,000 units per year. “March orders are reflective of a more normal Class 8 market in a moderate, freight-driven upcycle,” an analyst said. “Replacement cycles are now getting back into a more traditional pattern. This reflects growing fleet confidence as they see freight growth returning after a difficult 2016. There is renewed optimism in the industry.” Analysts describe the current Class 8 order trend as a “reserved, contained market upswing,” meaning it will be easier for OEMs to increase builds gradually and that prices won’t fluctuate as much. “It provides some market stability,” one said. “It is good for the industry and a good sign for the economy in the second half of the year.” One analyst recently expressed an “uneasy feeling” about the ongoing increase in Class 8 build rates, largely due to worries regarding a potential “mid-year lull” in orders. “The large fleets are not buying much equipment given the lack of increases in freight rates that would typically coincide with a period of sustained strength in equipment orders,” he explained. According to one analysis, the industry currently is currently oversupplied with trucks by about 6% to 7%, largely due to the “very strong production volumes” in 2014 and 2015. “Typically, improvements in freight rates lead an uptick in equipment orders; that has not been the case this time with freight rates flattish and with spot rates still considerably below contract rates,” he said. “Therefore, the recent uptick in orders have come more in anticipation of a recovery in the freight markets rather than reacting to an improvement in the freight markets,” the analyst pointed out. “That gives us concern regarding whether the recent order pattern is sustainable, or whether increases in 2017 production estimates … will simply come at the expense of 2018 production.” Preliminary medium-duty sales data indicates North American net orders for Class 5-7 trucks increased to 24,200 units in March, up 5% from February and 3% compared to March 2016. While those comparisons were modest, March’s preliminary numbers represented the biggest month for medium-duty orders in just over nine years or since February 2008.

Cambodia clearly wants to be in bed with China. Great, their right to choose. But darn if my tax dollars are going to be spent building......anything.......in Cambodia. As it is, U.S. taxpayers now have to "unnecessarily" pay to rebuild an elevated federal interstate highway (I-85/Atlanta) because an "entitled" individual (Basil Eleby) while smoking crack started a fire under it. If I was king for a day, out of pure principle, I would deny him a (taxpayer-paid) public defender, disconnect him from government assistance (welfare, ect.), seize his assets (crack money) and garnish his wages for the rest of his life. .

Cambodia scraps US military aid deal in latest snub to Washington The Financial Times / April 5, 2017 Expulsion of ‘Seabees’ reflects regional tilt away from America and towards China Cambodia has scrapped a long-running US military aid programme in the latest sign of a Southeast Asian nation tilting away from Washington and towards Beijing. Phnom Penh has asked the US Navy Mobile Construction Battalion — known as the Seabees — to leave without explanation after nine years in the country, the US embassy in Cambodia said. Cambodia this year cancelled a joint military exercise with the US while Hun Sen, the prime minister of 32 years, has revived a campaign to scrap debt to Washington racked up during the regional wars of the 1970s. The moves by Phnom Penh, long a Chinese ally, echo shifts away from Washington in fellow Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand. Cambodia notified the US last week of the indefinite postponement of the Seabees’ “community service” work, which included building maternity wards, water wells and school bathrooms, the US embassy said. “We would refer you to the Cambodian government for an explanation of their decision to curtail this long-term co-operation,” it added. Phay Siphan, a Cambodian government spokesman, referred questions to the ministry of defence. General Chhum Socheat, defence ministry spokesman, said he knew nothing about the decision. Prime Minister Hun Sen has used Trump’s arrival in the White House to renew calls for the cancellation of hundreds of millions of dollars of US loans made in the 1970s to the Washington-backed Lon Nol regime, which took power in a coup. Hun Sen, Asia’s longest-ruling leader, has over the years been irritated by US criticism of his efforts to concentrate power. Legal cases have been mounted against his leading opponents, while a law change this year allows the government to apply to the courts to have the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue party dissolved. Cambodia in January postponed its annual joint Angkor Sentinel military exercise with the US, saying its military was too busy with an anti-drug crackdown and local elections due in June. In December, Cambodia held the first “Golden Dragon” joint military maneuvers with China. The drill was part of growing Chinese security involvement in Cambodia, including the construction of a new deepwater port and the sale of helicopters and shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles. Hun Sen’s 3,000-strong prime ministerial bodyguard, a private army equipped with armored personnel carriers, missile launchers and Chinese-made machine guns, in 2010 formed an unusual “military-commercial alliance” with a Chinese-controlled company.

Scania Group Press Release / April 3, 2017 Danish food wholesaler Catering Engros has saved 22,000 euro in one year through the Scania driver coaching concept. And the best part is that the drivers are equally pleased. “It is only during the last few years that we’ve started partnering with Scania. We like Scania’s concept with their services and focus on fuel economy,” says Distribution Manager Allan Klose, Catering Engros. He has always been in the logistics industry, including 12 years as a driver. “We’ve had so much success with Scania Driver Coaching that a coaching facility nowadays is mandatory in our tenders. Our customers have increasing environmental demands and at the same time we can save so much money.” Catering Engros received its first Scania in spring 2015 and 16 drivers were offered Scania Driver Coaching. Almost immediately, the results were apparent on weekly reports. “It was great to see the results so quickly and drivers were also pleased.” Each Monday, the company sends reports to the 40 coached drivers. For them it is a personal challenge to follow performance on Driver Support while driving. Most drivers quickly accepted coaching while others were more sceptical, especially the most experienced drivers. “We had one driver who from the start flatly refused to participate in this what he called ‘nonsense’ but declared that he reluctantly would take the course and that would be the end of it.” Now, no one is more engaged in economical driving than he is. “He was used to driving at full speed but after the course, he began driving a full kilometre further on one litre of fuel than he did previously. He also applies the same skills when driving his own car and says he saves roughly a full tank per month.” For Catering Engros, economical driving has resulted in satisfied drivers and economic benefits in other areas as well. “We’ve noted that when the trucks are running smoothly, we’re getting longer and longer intervals between maintenance although we don’t, as yet, have hard data.” Driver Henrik Juul, who has participated in coaching activities since November 2015, has had his truck driver’s licence for 30 years. “From the very start, I thought it was a good idea. I like the idea with sustainability and economy, and what is saved is gained.” His colleague, Thomas Pedersen joined the coaching programme in March 2016. “When I first got the call from the coach, I was adamant there was nothing he could teach me about how to drive a truck. But then we had a little chat about things and I agreed to give it a chance. I soon discovered the competitive aspect and went from an average of 2.1 km/litre to 3.7–3.9 km/litre. My driving style has changed completely and probably made me a little more laid-back.” Scania Driver Academy Manager Erling Petersen at Scania Danmark says signed-up transporters can expect an average 16-percent fuel saving with a ‘no cure, no pay’ guarantee if fuel savings do not cover the investment in driver coaching. He underlines that coaching has several more benefits in addition to fuel savings. “Uptime is improved through fewer days on workshop and lower maintenance costs,” he says. “There are examples of a threefold increase in brake pad lifetime and at the same time significantly less wear on tyres.” .

Mack brand press release / April 3, 2017 The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) trusts a fleet of Mack refuse trucks to pick up more than 12,000 tons of municipal trash, every day. .

Then you have an MS200P, based on the VIN, with air-over-hydraulic brakes. Be sure to flush the brake fluid with new. I'm sure they've been ignored and corroding condensation is in the system. I imagine at this point, wheel cylinders (in the states) are quite expensive. I suggest Motul..............http://www.motul.com/fr/en/products/dot-3-4-brake-fluid

EPA Certifies Landi Renzo's CNG Medium-Duty Ford Trucks Heavy Duty Trucking / April 3, 2017 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has certified Landi Renzo's dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) versions of six medium-duty Ford trucks from the 2017 model year. The Torrance, Calif.-based vehicle modifier can now move forward with sales of dedicated CNG versions of Ford's F-450, F-550, F-650, and F-750 chassis cab trucks, as well as the F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks. The trucks use Ford's 6.8L V-10 gasoline engine with a gaseous prep package. Last month, Landi Renzo USA announced it would begin offering a ship-through channel for customers to take delivery of converted CNG trucks and vans using Ford's existing distribution network from Ford's Ohio Assembly Plant.

Fleet Owner / April 3, 2017 Hendrickson announces through advanced bushing design and innovative construction, TRAXX ROD, a new benchmark for vocational torque rods, in weight and bushing walk-out performance. According to the company, the TRAXX ROD design achieves up to 3x longer life versus conventional forged or cast torque rods. TRAXX ROD bushings and rod bodies are specifically designed for each capacity and application criteria. The flexible rod design can accommodate a straddle or taper pin bushing and package with any hub size and length, the company noted. “The TRAXX ROD Family of torque rods has set a new benchmark for durability and performance. With its fabricated construction, this lightweight solution is now the benchmark for heavy-duty applications worldwide,” said Gerry Remus, general manager of sales and business development for Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems.

Fleet Owner / April 4, 2017 Company says this new tactic is one of 24 “product expectation” topics being addressed by its engineers at annual SAE gathering. Reducing weight is becoming a major engineering focus for light vehicle and commercial equipment manufacturers alike largely as part of an overall effort to generate fuel economy gains. Along those lines, the U.S. division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US LLC) is experimenting with “poking holes” in car and light truck frame assemblies at precise locations the reduce weight. Phil Jansen, head of product development for FCA–North America, explained this week at WCX 2017, the annual international gathering of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in Michigan, that weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy and can be achieved by using less material. The challenge, he said, is determining which components can withstand weight reduction – and by how much – while still satisfying customer expectations for vehicle durability and performance. To that end, FCA US engineers developed multiple algorithms to quickly and precisely determine the optimal size and shape of “lightening holes” and can apply them to any number of vehicle components. The company said simulations using those algorithms on virtual truck-frame components, for example, produced weight savings of 3% to 5%. “With such a tool at their disposal, [our] vehicle development teams can accelerate their work, which benefits customers by reducing the time required to bring new products to market,” Jansen noted in a statement. “Such progress bodes well for our ongoing investigation of strategic material placement.”

Your truck's VIN, the last 6 numbers after the zero......does it begin with an 8 ?

Why does the customer have to pay "extra" for wheel-well liners, an important part that used to be included with the trucks? It's shocking what some automakers are doing today. .

https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40235-ford-truck-targets-middle-east-bound-long-distance-fleets/

Quality takes toll on Ford exec bonuses Automotive News / April 2, 2017 Ford Motor Co. fell short of its internal quality targets in 2016, meaning executives lost out on hundreds of thousands of bonus dollars. The automaker's top brass achieved 52 percent of the quality goals its board of directors set in 2016, down from 118 percent in 2015, according to its annual shareholder proxy statement released last week. Ford measures quality in three ways: things gone wrong at three months of ownership, customer satisfaction at three months of ownership, and warranty spending per business unit. Each of those three metrics is recorded for Ford's five business regions: North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Ford hit 41 percent of its goals for things gone wrong, 27 percent of its customer satisfaction goals, and 88 percent of its warranty goals. Ford declined to break down each segment performance across the company's individual business units. It did say that its North American performance on things gone wrong was similar in 2015 and 2016, but the company set more stringent targets for itself last year. Door-latch recall Part of the miss stems from a $640 million warranty hit Ford took in the third quarter for a recall of 1.5 million vehicles with faulty door latches. The Ford brand ranked 15th out of 29 brands in Consumer Reports' annual owner satisfaction study.In that study, 72 percent of owners said they'd buy a Ford again. Lincoln ranked 12th, with 73 percent of owners saying they would buy the brand again. The survey focused on the 2014-17 model years. The quality shortfall drove down Ford's overall performance measurements -- used as the basis for executive bonuses -- to 76 percent in 2016, down from 113 percent in 2015. Management achieved 8 percent of their targets for automotive segment revenue and 82 percent of Ford Credit pretax profit goals. They exceeded expectations for automotive operating margin and operating cash flow. Bonus cuts The missed expectations were costly. CEO Mark Fields, for example, made a $2.7 million incentive bonus from hitting 76 percent of Ford's total goals. He could have earned $864,000 more if the company reached 100 percent. Fields' total compensation was $22.1 million, which included a $2.5 million equity incentive grant for the progress he's made expanding the company's alternative mobility services. (For details, see chart). Joe Hinrichs, president of the Americas, would have made an additional $255,120; Executive Chairman Bill Ford would have made an additional $240,000; President of Europe, Middle East and Africa Jim Farley could have made an additional $222,000; and CFO Bob Shanks could have earned an additional $207,360. The compensation committee of Ford's board of directors has set 2017 targets, which will be disclosed in next year's proxy. Ford's annual shareholders meeting will be May 11, but this year it will be virtual. Normally the meeting has been held in Delaware, where the automaker is incorporated. Bill Ford said in a statement that the virtual meeting "will enable us to increase shareholder accessibility, while improving efficiency and reducing costs." Shareholders will be able to listen, vote and submit questions from any location with Internet connectivity. On the agenda again is a shareholder proposal to end Ford's two-tier class stock system, which allows family members to maintain control of the company. Compensation for Ford executives Base salary Bonuses Stock awards Total* Mark Fields $1.8 million $2.7 milllion $14.3 million $22.1 million Bill Ford $1.6 million $760,000 $8.7 million $13.9 million Joe Hinrichs $1.1 million $807,880 $3.9 million $6.7 million Jim Farley $918,750 $703,000 $3.6 million $6.6 million Bob Shanks $858,000 $656,640 $3.8 million $6.3 million *Includes changes in pension value and deferred compensation earnings, and other compensation including perquisites such as private use of company aircraft. Source: Proxy statement

Ford recalls F-250 pickups that could roll while in park Reuters / April 1, 2017 Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 52,600 F-250 [Super-Duty] pickup trucks sold in the United States and Canada because the vehicles could roll after the driver moves the automatic transmission lever into park position, the company said on Saturday. The recall, the third announced by Ford this week, affects 2017 model year F-250 vehicles powered by 6.2-liter gasoline engines and built in its Louisville, Kentucky, truck plant, it said in a statement. Ford said it was unaware of any injuries or accidents associated with the issue.