NATIONAL - More than a million Ford vehicles are the subject of a government investigation that concerns their tires and valve stems.

A Ford spokesman says the investigation is looking at 12 different 2007 models.

The possibly faulty valve stems are found on the Ford F-150, Mustang, Edge, Fusion, Expedition, Explorer, Focus and Escape and Mercury Grand Marquis, MKX, MKZ, and Milan.

The stems came from Topseal Automotive, a subsidiary of... // WHAG

Preliminary investigations of around 1 million 2007 Ford motor vehicles by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just began. NHTSA received 37 complaints about the snap-in tire valves cracking and leaking air which resulted in a flat tire. 11 of those complaints claimed they had to replace the tire.

Specifically, NHTSA is looking at TR431, TR414 and TR418 snap-in stems on the Ford vehicles. The current cars under investigation include:

The valve systems were created by a Chinese company . Ford Motor Co.s spokesman, Wes Sherwood , said, We do not think this is a safety issue. He said... // InjuryBoard.com

The federal government is investigating more than a million Ford vehicles. They have now received over 30 complaints of tires leaking because of faulty valve stems made in China. The government says no crashes or injuries have been reported. Ford said Tuesday that the investigation involves 12-2007 models.

These models include the F-150, Mustang, Edge, Fusion, Expedition, Explorer, Focus and Escape, and the Mercury Grand Marquis, MKX, MKZ, and... // KREX News Channel 5

WASHINGTON -- The government is investigating more than one million Ford
vehicles after receiving reports of tires leaking because of faulty
valve stems made by a Chinese company. Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said the investigation includes 12
vehicles from the 2007 model year cited by the government. Sherwood said the valves are used on most new Ford vehicles except
for certain types of F-Series Super Duty Trucks and Econoline vans. Ford has... // WNEM

WASHINGTON, Oct 22, 2008 (Detroit Free Press - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- F | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Federal auto safety regulators have launched a probe into more than 1 million Ford Motor Co. cars and trucks over reports of tires leaking air because of bad valve stems made by a Chinese company.

Ford said that its look into the stems, used in a majority of its North American vehicles, uncovered a low rate of problems and no safety risks. But safety advocates said any threat of sudden loss of air to tires should be deemed serious enough for a recall.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had already launched a separate investigation in May into 23 million replacement valve stems manufactured by Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp. in... // Trading Markets

More than a million Ford vehicles are the subject of a government investigation that concerns their tires and valve stems.

A Ford spokesman says the investigation is looking at 12 different 2007 models.

The possibly faulty valve stems are found on the Ford F-150, Mustang, Edge, Fusion, Expedition, Explorer, Focus and Escape. The Mercury Grand Marquis, MKX, MKZ and Milan could also be affected.

The stems came from Topseal Automotive, a... // WKYC-TV

The government is investigating more than 1 million Ford Motor Co. vehicles after receiving reports of tires leaking because of faulty valve stems made by a Chinese company.

Ford said Tuesday that the investigation involves 12 vehicles from the 2007 model year. Ford has received complaints but no reports of crashes or injuries.

The government says it has received 37 complaints of faulty valve stems.

The vehicles with the valve stems include... // St. Louis Post-Dispatch

WASHINGTON - The government is investigating more than 1 million Ford Motor Co. vehicles after receiving reports of tires leaking because of faulty valve stems made by a subsidiary of Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp.

Ford said Tuesday the probe involves 12 vehicles from the 2007 model year. Ford has received some complaints but no reports of crashes or injuries. The government says it has received 37 complaints of faulty valve stems but also... // Daily Press

WASHINGTON -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation to examine allegations that Chinese-made tire valve stems on up to 1 million 2007 model Ford Motor Co. vehicles may crack and leak air.

The documents, posted Tuesday on NHTSA's Web site, said the agency has received 37 complaints alleging that snap-in tire valves cracked and leaked air resulting in a flat tire on 2007 Ford vehicles. Of those, 11 complaints alleged the damage required the tire to be replaced. Ford has received an unspecified number of complaints as well.

Tires are a sensitive issue for Ford in the wake of hundreds of rollover deaths linked to Ford vehicles with Firestone tires. Ford officials said Tuesday that the valve stem issue is different.

"We do not think this... // DetNews.com

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The government is investigating more than 1 million Ford Motor Co.
vehicles after receiving reports of tires leaking air from faulty
valve stems made by a Chinese company. Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said Tuesday the investigation involves
vehicles with the tire valves, including 12 vehicles from the 2007
model year cited by the government. Ford has received some
complaints but no reports of crashes or injuries. The valves are used on most... // TurnTo23.com

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But he said the stems produced for Ford were made in a different part of the plant and with different materials than the ones recalled. "We do not think this is a safety issue," Sherwood said. He said that Ford has gotten complaints from some consumers in connection with the stems, but none alleging injuries. He declined to say how many.

You can reach David Shepardson at (202) 662 - 8735 or dshepardson@detnews.com . // DetNews.com

WASHINGTON (AP) - The government is investigating more than 1 million Ford vehicles after receiving reports of tires leaking from faulty valve stems made by a Chinese company.

Ford says the investigation involves vehicles with the tire valves, including 12 vehicles from the 2007 model year cited by the government.

The valves are used on most new Ford vehicles except for certain types of F-Series Super Duty Trucks and Econoline vans.

The National Highway Traffic Safety... // KTVN

WASHINGTON (AP) - The government is investigating more than 1 million Ford vehicles after receiving reports of tires leaking from faulty valve stems made by a Chinese company.

Ford says the investigation involves vehicles with the tire valves, including 12 vehicles from the 2007 model year cited by the government.

The valves are used on most new Ford vehicles except for certain types of F-Series Super Duty Trucks and Econoline vans.

The National Highway Traffic Safety... // KFSM

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House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank says it may also involve creation of a special committee to draft the regulatory reforms.

WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve has launched a new program to finance the purchases of assets from money market mutual... // KXMC

But he said the stems produced for Ford were made in a different part of the plant and with different materials than the ones recalled. "We do not think this is a safety issue," Sherwood said. He said that Ford has gotten complaints from some consumers in connection with the stems, but none alleging injuries. He declined to say how many.

Senior Ford safety officials, including Sue Cischke, senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety and the company's director of automotive safety office, James Vondale, met with senior NHTSA officials in Washington to discuss the tire-stem issue on Sept. 10.

In 23 of the 37 complants, owners said that more than one tire valve "was severly cracked or cracked and leaking and had to be replaced." NHTSA is looking at TR431, TR414 and... // DetNews.com

WASHINGTON - The government is investigating more than 1 million Ford Motor Co. vehicles after receiving reports of tires leaking from faulty valve stems made by a Chinese company.

Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said Tuesday the investigation involves vehicles with the tire valves, including 12 vehicles from the 2007 model year cited by the government. Ford has received some complaints but no reports of crashes or injuries.

The valves are used on most new Ford vehicles except for certain types of F-Series Super Duty Trucks and Econoline vans, Sherwood said.

"We've seen reports of cracking and leaking. We have not identified a risk to motor vehicle safety," Sherwood said.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has received 37 complaints of faulty valve stems but no... // GMA news.tv