Ford Recalls Pickups

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Co. is recalling 1997 F-Serires light-duty pickup trucks over potential fuel leaks that could cause fires. The pickups, manufactured from June 1995 to August 1997, have improperly installed mounting brackets that could rub a hole in the front fuel line.

No injuries have been reported.

Also under recall are Ford Escapes, which have a defect in the speed control cable that could allow water in and cause corrosion that may result in the throttle sticking open.

(Mazda is recalling 606 Tributes from the 2001 model year with the same problem.)