U.S. auto safety regulators have ended an investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.

Funeral services begin Thursday for the Michigan State Police motor carrier officer who died after a crash on I-75.

The Dearborn Police Department is searching for the driver of a Ford Explorer who is believed to be involved in the non-fatal shooting of two people.

Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going.

A motorcyclist was killed overnight in a crash with an SUV at an Oakland County intersection.

Authorities received reports of the motorcyclist driving recklessly and weaving in and out of traffic before the crash.

Local 4 found new information about a shooting that injured four teenagers on Detroit’s west side.

The U.S. government has closed a yearslong investigation into exhaust odors in Ford Explorer passenger cabins, determining that the SUVs don’t have high levels of carbon monoxide and don’t need to be recalled.

Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers were getting gas at a Sunoco Gas Station near Greenfield Rd and Schoolcraft St on Friday when a man started acting suspiciously after he noticed the officers.

A 17-year-old female is dead after veering off the road and crashing into a house, police said.

A person has died after crashing into a parked fire truck in Highland Park, according to police.

One person was killed overnight when an SUV crashed into a tree and caught on fire in Detroit, officials said.

Police said the driver did not have a concealed pistol license and was arrested.

Police are searching for a 43-year-old man in connection with the deaths of three people who were shot inside a home in Jackson County.

Ford issues three safety recalls covering more than 800,000 vehicles in North America, for separate issues. Here’s what’s covered.

A multi-vehicle crash involving former Eastern Michigan University track star and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Boaz Cheboiywo resulted in the death of a 38-year-old wife and mother of two.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:Defense attorney killed in crash involving Detroit police cruiserA 58-year-old man was killed in a fatal crash involving a police vehicle, according to officials. Detroit officers were responding to a request for backup on Monday at 1 a.m., police said. The vehicle had its lights and sirens on and was traveling east on Jeffries Service Drive in a marked Ford Explorer, officials said.

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it will cut shifts at two of its U.S. manufacturing plants next week, due to the worldwide chip shortage that has also impacted other automakers. Starting Monday, Ford will cut two shifts at its Dearborn, Michigan, facility, going down to one shift per day. AdFord isn't alone in cutting back production due to the shortage of chips needed to produce cars. General Motors will have downtime at three of its factories — one in the U.S, one in Canada and one in Mexico — due to the chip shortage, starting Feb. 8. Other automakers like Nissan, Fiat Chrysler and Toyota have also been impacted by the chip shortage.

FILE - This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows the Ford logo on the front grill of a 2019 Ford Explorer on display at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)DETROIT – U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that a Ford pickup truck tailgate recall didn’t fix the problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 11 complaints that a recall of power tailgates on 300,000 Super Duty pickups failed to rectify the issue. The agency says it also has received reports from Ford about unintended tailgate openings after the recall repairs were made. Ford recalled the F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks in 2019 because the power tailgates could open while being driven.

DETROIT – A 17-year-old was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in the 18900 block of Lenore Avenue, according to the Detroit Police Department. Police said that at about 6 p.m., the victim was sitting in his Ford Explorer in the driveway when an unknown vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots. He was taken to a hospital and listed in temporary serious condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact DPD’s Eighth Precinct at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up. More: Detroit crime news

Ford is recalling 375,000 Explorers due to a part that can break and lead to a crash. The recall affects Explorers from model years 2013 through 2017. Ford officials revealed the SUVs could have a fractured section of the rear suspension toe link. That can significantly diminish steering control and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will complete an inspection and replace the part, if necessary, Ford said.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 4:GM strikeNegotiations between General Motors and the United Auto Workers are ongoing as the strike continues. Police situationPolice said they are trying to figure out what triggered a shooting and barricade situation in Garden City. Duggan blight removalThe mayor is asking the City Council for a $250 million bond to eliminate all residential blight in Detroit by mid-2025. Ford Explorer recallFord is recalling more than 300 thousand Ford Explorers. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

CNN(CNN) - A 12-year-old girl hit a man and his dog with an SUV in Houston, killing them instantly, police said. Tomas Mejia Tol's daughter was driving the Ford Explorer around an apartment complex Thursday evening, police said in a statement. "The child (driver) began to pull forward from a parking space as a man was walking with his dogs through the parking lot," police said. The man and one dog were pronounced dead at the scene and the girl's father was detained. Prosecutors said he told investigators he was the one driving, but they later found out it was the girl.

William Walker via CNNDETROIT - Ford has issued a recall for certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Here's the info from Ford:Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for select 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles for a potentially missing manual park release cover. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards require the manual park release cover be in place and only removable with a tool. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards require the gear positions and selected gear to be displayed whenever the shifter is not in park. Affected vehicles were built at Chicago Assembly Plant and include:2020 Ford Explorer vehicles built from March 27, 2019 to July 24, 20192020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles built from April 10, 2019 to July 24, 2019Dealers will inspect for the manual park release cover and install one, if necessary.