The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will investigate problems with stalling or surging engines in nearly 725,000 Ford cars and SUVs. The probe affects Ford Escape and Mercury ...

Ford is recalling nearly 9,000 hybrid vehicles to address a software issue that could cause the drivetrain to shift into neutral unexpectedly. Affected vehicles include 8,369 Maverick hybrid pickup ...

Limp mode is a vehicle safety feature that halts the motor when powertrain components detect a problem. It also deactivates air-conditioning, radio, and screens to reduce the impact of these secondary ...

When a modern car suddenly loses power, refuses to shift properly, and crawls along at city speeds, it is usually not “dying” but protecting itself. Manufacturers program the engine and transmission ...

Over the decades, carmakers have developed failsafes to ensure that you don't blow up your engine, transmission, or other vital components. Limp mode is one such system, protecting your car when a ...