Ford recalls 1.2 million pick-up trucks

Ford recalled 1.2 million pick-up trucks in the United States on Thursday after finding a problem with the vehicles' airbag system. The US firm said a wiring fault could cause the airbag warning lamp to turn on and the airbag to deploy. "We urge all of our customers to seek service immediately for an airbag warning lamp that is illuminated."
Ford has marketed the best-selling F-150 as a tough and reliable choice for work and personal use. The firm said it was not aware of any accidents caused by the fault. "In most cases, the reported deployments have occurred within the first few seconds following vehicle start-up," it said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration welcomed the move.