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VehicleJul 16, 2018504,182 affected

Ford recall: Power train

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

What could happen

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V471000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 16, 2018
Owners notified
Sep 20, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
504,182
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 15, 2013 to Aug 31, 2015
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
Maker's own recall number
18S20

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.