Ford executives certainly understand what could be at stake in getting a handle on any mechanical or quality problems with the 2013 Escape.

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While investigators found several issues in quality control at the company, they did not uncover any serious problems that can be linked to recent incidents involving Dreamliners, Yasuo Ishii, director of air worthiness standards at the Japanese transport ministry, said Tuesday.

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"This tour has given me the type of problems any coach wants - strength in depth with competitive players who all have ambition - and players with quality too, " Jenkins added.

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