Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Is Recalling Over 285,000 SUVs And Trucks For Rollaway Concerns

1. Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V255000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 252,936

Summary

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, 3.3 L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Remedy

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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.

2. Unintentional Rollaway Due to Transmission Washer

Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 23,165

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism.

Remedy

Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22.