If you own a Ford pickup truck, it probably just got recalled

Ford has issued a recall of approximately 1.3 million of its vehicles. 

The recall concerns pickup trucks, specifically the full-sized F-150 and the heavy-duty Super Duty vehicles. 

Ford announced today that the recalled models lack a shield to protect their side doors' latches from water. This is a problem because water can severely damage a door's latch or actuation cable, the cable that facilitates the opening and closing of the door. 

If a cable or latch is damaged by water or freezes, it can stop the door from being able to open or close. This could literally trap you in your car.  Read more...