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.

Its Shop Time Mondays: VWs Are Rolling Away, While Ford (And Lincoln) Are Replacing Seat Belts

1. Key May Be Removed When Not In Park

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V615000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM