Multiple Ford Motor Recalls for Rollaway Safety Defects

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2020-2022 Explorer SUVs equipped with a 2.3-liter engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage that can lead to an unwanted rollaway. The recall numbers are Ford 23S05, NHTSA 23V069. Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge as required by US regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 20 March 2023, according to a NHTSA filing just made public.

Ford Motor is also recalling 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to “PARK.” These recall numbers are Ford 23S06 and NHTSA 23V070, according to another NHTSA filing just made public.

Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge as required by US federal regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 20 March 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge as required by US federal regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 27 February 2023.

Owners of all recalled vehicles may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. 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.