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NHTSA upgrades Ford timing belt probe over ‘unreasonable’ safety risk
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Some older Ford cars and SUVs pose “unreasonable” safety risks, according to federal regulators, warning that the timing belt may fail, causing them to lose power or engines to seize.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Monday that it has upgraded a defect investigation into 135,551 Ford vehicles from model years between 2014 and 2021 that are powered by the small 1.0L turbocharged three-cylinder engine due to an “unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.”
The three affected models, the Fiesta, Focus and EcoSport, have all been discontinued by Ford.
The NHTSA said it was aware of 355 incidents alleging a low engine oil pressure warning light appeared just before a complete loss or reduction of motive power while driving.
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Some older Ford cars and SUVs pose “unreasonable” safety risks. (Photo by National Motor Museum/Heritage Images via Getty Images / Getty Images)
NHTSA said its initial investigation revealed timing belt material may degrade and create debris that clogs the mesh oil pump pick-up screen, causing reduced engine oil pressure.
The probe suggests failures can happen without sufficient warning and loss of power or engine seizure is imminent. Failures have been reported despite proper and routine oil maintenance, the NHTSA said.
“Based on NHTSA’s analysis of the data, failure rates, information provided by Ford, preliminary engine teardown analysis, and precedent recalls regarding loss of engine oil pressure with the presence of driver facing warnings, (the agency) believes there is an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety,” the NHTSA said.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has upgraded a defect investigation into 135,551 Ford vehicles. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
NHTSA’s decision to upgrade the probe to an engineering analysis is a required step before it could force the automaker to issue a recall.
Some drivers reported engine failures that cost thousands of dollars to fix.
One 2017 Ford Focus driver reported being on a highway in Wilmington, Delaware, when the oil pressure light illuminated and within an eighth of a mile, the vehicle “lost all power and the engine began to sound like a tank.”
Data showed an average failure mileage of roughly 70,000 miles, and 98% of the failures happened before the 150,000-mile suggested timing belt replacement, the NHTSA said.

The three affected models, the Fiesta, Focus and EcoSport, have all been discontinued by Ford. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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In June, Ford told the safety regulator it was adopting a non-safety customer satisfaction program for global vehicles with a 1.0L Fox Classic Timing Belt, cutting the maintenance interval to 100,000 miles or six years.
Ford is offering reimbursement to eligible customers who previously purchased engine repairs or replacements due to a timing belt-related issue, the NHTSA said, although it was not immediately clear which vehicles are covered by the customer satisfaction program.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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MV Electrosystems IPO allotment expected today; GMP signals 24% listing gain. Here’s how to check your allotment status
The company’s shares are slated to make their stock market debut on August 6. Ahead of the listing, the IPO continues to enjoy strong traction in the grey market, with a Grey Market Premium (GMP) of around Rs 100 per share. This suggests a potential listing gain of nearly 24% over the upper issue price of Rs 425. However, investors should note that the GMP is an unofficial indicator of market sentiment and can fluctuate before the listing.
The IPO, which was open for subscription from July 30 to August 3, witnessed overwhelming demand across investor categories. Overall, the issue was subscribed 188.85 times. The Non-Institutional Investors (NII) segment led the charge with a subscription of 374.58 times, followed by Retail Individual Investors (RII) at 205.42 times, while the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) portion was subscribed 90.47 times.
The Rs 290 crore IPO was entirely a fresh issue of 0.68 crore equity shares, priced at Rs 425 per share.
Sundae Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd. is the book-running lead manager for the issue, while KFin Technologies Ltd. is serving as the registrar.
How to check Manipal Health Enterprises IPO allotment status
Investors can check their allotment status through any of the following platforms:
1. KFin Technologies (Registrar)
- Visit the KFin Technologies IPO allotment page (https://ipostatus.kfintech.com/)
- Select MV Electrosystems from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your PAN, application number, or DP/Client ID.
- Click Submit to view your allotment status.
2. NSE
3. BSE
- Visit BSE IPO allotment link: https://www.bseindia.com/investors/appli_check
- Now tick Equity under issue type.
- Choose MV Electrosystems from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your application number or PAN.
- Complete the captcha verification and click Search to view your allotment details.
MV Electrosystems IPO GMP Today
The grey market premium (GMP) for the MV Electrosystems IPO is currently around Rs 100 per share, indicating a potential listing premium of nearly 24% over the upper issue price of Rs 425.
Based on the prevailing GMP, the estimated listing price of MV Electrosystems shares is around Rs 525 per share. However, investors should note that the GMP is an unofficial market indicator and is subject to change before the listing. It can fluctuate depending on investor sentiment, subscription demand, and overall market conditions.
IPO Proceeds to Fund Expansion and R&D
MV Electrosystems plans to use the IPO proceeds to strengthen its operations and support future growth.
The company has earmarked Rs 180 crore to meet its long-term working capital requirements, while Rs 21 crore will be invested in research and development for new power electronic equipment. The remaining funds will be used for general corporate purposes.
Given the company’s presence in large-scale manufacturing and railway infrastructure, the additional working capital is expected to support production, project execution, and business expansion.
About MV Electrosystems
Established in 2009, MV Electrosystems Ltd. designs, develops, assembles, and manufactures electrical and power electronic equipment primarily for railway rolling stock applications.
Its product portfolio includes IGBT-based three-phase drive propulsion systems for electric locomotives, switchgear panels for railway coaches and EMUs, cable protection and management solutions, along with a range of electrical systems and sub-systems.
The company operates in a sector benefiting from India’s railway modernization drive, including broad-gauge electrification, Make in India initiatives, network expansion, and increasing investments in high-speed rail infrastructure. These trends are expected to drive demand for advanced railway electrical systems and power electronics, positioning MV Electrosystems for long-term growth.
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Juniper Green Energy IPO allotment likely today; GMP signals 4% listing premium. Here’s how to check your status
Ahead of its stock market debut on August 6, the company’s shares are commanding a Grey Market Premium (GMP) of around Rs 10 per share. Based on the upper end of the IPO price band at Rs 225, the GMP indicates a potential listing gain of nearly 4%.
However, investors should note that the grey market is unofficial, and GMP is only a sentiment indicator. It can change significantly before the stock lists on the exchanges.
Strong institutional demand drives IPO subscription
The IPO, which remained open for subscription from July 30 to August 3, received healthy investor interest, largely driven by institutional buyers.Overall, the issue was subscribed 7.97 times. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) category saw an overwhelming subscription of 24.94 times, while the Non-Institutional Investors (NII) portion was subscribed 1.82 times. The Retail Individual Investors (RII) segment was subscribed 93%.
The Rs 1,800 crore IPO comprised an entirely fresh issue of 8 crore equity shares, with a price band of Rs 214-225 per share.
ICICI Securities is the book-running lead manager to the issue, while KFin Technologies is the registrar.
How to check Manipal Health Enterprises IPO allotment status
Investors can check their allotment status through any of the following platforms:
1. KFin Technologies (Registrar)
- Visit the KFin Technologies IPO allotment page (https://ipostatus.kfintech.com/)
- Select Juniper Green Energy from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your PAN, application number, or DP/Client ID.
- Click Submit to view your allotment status.
2. NSE
3. BSE
- Visit BSE IPO allotment link: https://www.bseindia.com/investors/appli_check
- Now tick Equity under issue type.
- Choose Juniper Green Energy from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your application number or PAN.
- Complete the captcha verification and click Search to view your allotment details.
How Will the IPO Proceeds Be Used?
Juniper Green Energy plans to utilise a substantial portion of the IPO proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet by reducing debt. Of the total funds raised, Rs 683.24 crore will be used to repay or prepay certain borrowings of the company, while Rs 728.69 crore will be invested in its material subsidiaries to help them repay or prepay their outstanding loans.
The remaining proceeds will be allocated towards general corporate purposes. Overall, the company aims to deploy around Rs 1,411.92 crore towards debt reduction, a move that is expected to lower financing costs, improve its leverage profile, and enhance its overall financial health.
About Juniper Green Energy
Founded in 2011, Juniper Green Energy is one of India’s leading renewable energy independent power producers (IPPs). The company develops, builds, owns, operates and maintains utility-scale renewable energy projects across solar, wind, hybrid, and Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) segments, supported by Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Its revenues are backed by long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with central and state government-backed entities, providing stable and predictable cash flows.
As of June 30, 2026, the company had a diversified renewable energy portfolio of 7,910.20 MW (10,247.06 MWp) across operational, under-construction, contracted and awarded projects, placing it among the top 10 renewable energy IPPs in India by installed and pipeline capacity.
With allotment expected today and listing scheduled for August 6, investors will now closely watch whether the current GMP translates into gains on the stock’s market debut.
(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
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