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    Ford Recalls 1.74 Million Cars Over Rearview Display Issues

    Software problems impact vehicles' rearview camera displays, prompting widespread recall.

    Ford Recalls Over 600K Vehicles Due to Faulty Windshield Wipers

    The issue can reduce visibility and increase crash risk, automaker says.

    EPA Scraps Hated Start-Stop Mandate

    Regulators eliminate compliance credits that forced automakers to install the unpopular feature.

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