We Break Down Recalls, Auctions, And Industry Shakeups So You Know What Matters
In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show
In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show Mar 10, 2026
We Break Down Recalls, Auctions, And Industry Shakeups So You Know What Matters

We Break Down Recalls, Auctions, And Industry Shakeups So You Know What Matters

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We Break Down Recalls, Auctions, And Industry Shakeups So You Know What Matters
Brand

Ford

Ford is a big car company from the United States that makes many types of cars and trucks. Sometimes they find problems and ask owners to fix them for free to keep everyone safe.

Term

recall

A recall is when a car company tells owners to fix a problem in their cars for free because it might be unsafe or broken.

Part

rearview camera

A rearview camera is a small camera on the back of the car that helps you see behind when you back up. Some cars had problems where the picture was upside down or wrong.

Ford Edge
Car

Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is a family SUV. Some models have a problem where the backup camera might stop working correctly because a computer part gets too hot.

Ford Bronco
Car

Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a type of SUV that can drive off-road. They had a problem where the backup camera might show a wrong image, so they recalled some of them.

Ford Explorer
Car

Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer is a bigger SUV. Some models made between 2017 and 2019 might have a broken part in the back suspension that helps keep the wheels aligned.

Ford Escape
Car

Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is a small SUV. Some of these cars have problems with their backup cameras showing the wrong image, and some hybrid versions might have battery problems.

Lincoln Corsair
Car

Lincoln Corsair

The Lincoln Corsair is a fancy small SUV. Some of these cars have problems with their backup cameras showing the wrong image, and some hybrid versions might have battery problems.

Lincoln Aviator
Car

Lincoln Aviator

The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV. Some models have a problem where the backup camera might show an upside-down or wrong image.

Ford Transit
Car

Ford Transit

The Ford Transit is a big van used for work or carrying stuff. The 2025 model might have a problem where the brakes could stop working, which is very dangerous.

Term

PHEV

PHEV means a car that uses gas and electricity and can be charged by plugging it in. Some of these cars had battery problems that needed fixing.

Part

rear suspension toe link

The rear suspension toe link is a part in the back of the car that helps keep the wheels pointing the right way. If it breaks, the car might not drive safely.

Term

trailer lighting and brakes

Trailer lighting and brakes are the lights and brakes on a trailer that you pull behind a car or truck. If they don't work, it can be dangerous when driving.

Term

fuel cap

The fuel cap is the lid you open to put gas in your car. It keeps the gas from leaking or getting dirty.

Term

one-way flapper

A one-way flapper is like a little door that only lets gas or air go one way, so it can't flow backward.

Term

optional hardtop

An optional hardtop is a hard roof you can put on a car that usually has a soft or no roof. It helps keep rain out and changes how the car looks.

Term

hideaway headlights

Hideaway headlights are headlights that can go inside the car so you don't see them all the time. They pop out when you need to drive at night.

1969 Mercury Marquis
Car

1969 Mercury Marquis

The Mercury Marquis is a big car made by Mercury, which is part of Ford. The 1969 version is an older classic car with a powerful engine.

Concept

International Women's Day celebration of women in their cars

It's a special event where women who love cars bring their vehicles to show them off and meet other people who like cars too.

Brand

Toyota Motor Company

Toyota is a big car company from Japan that makes many cars people trust for daily use.

Brand

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai is a car company from South Korea that makes cars that are usually affordable and come with good guarantees.

Concept

sanctions

Sanctions are rules that stop countries or companies from doing business with certain places, usually because of political problems.

Concept

global oil market

The global oil market is how countries buy and sell oil around the world. A lot of oil goes through the Strait of Hormuz, so problems there affect oil everywhere.

Brand

Ferrari

Ferrari is a fancy car company from Italy that makes very fast and expensive sports cars.

Concept

Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage where a lot of the world's oil ships pass through, so problems there can make gas prices go up.

Brand

General Motors

GM is a big American car company that owns several brands like Chevrolet and Cadillac.

Company

Oracle Red Bull Racing

Oracle Red Bull Racing is a top team in Formula One car racing sponsored by the tech company Oracle.

Term

livery

Livery is the special paint and design on a race car that shows which team it belongs to.

Concept

Super Bowl ad

A Super Bowl ad is a TV commercial shown during the big football game that lots of people watch.

Company

Translation

Translation is a company that makes TV commercials and ads.

Concept

Formula 1 (F1)

Formula 1 is a type of car racing with very fast cars that race on special tracks around the world. It's the top level of racing for cars that look like single-seat race cars.

Concept

CarBravo

CarBravo is a website where you can find used cars made by GM brands that come with a warranty from the car maker. It helps dealers sell these cars more easily.

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