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VehicleApr 14, 2022252,936 affected

Ford recall: Power train

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

What could happen

A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V255000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 14, 2022
Owners notified
Jun 9, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
252,936
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Power train › Axle assembly; Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Maker's own recall number
22S27

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.nhtsa.gov.

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recallsSee the F stock page

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