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FORD issued a recall on the EXPLORER model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: SUV
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Mfr
System: Powertrain
Units affected: 68
Manufacturer Recall #: 23S16
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER | FORD | 2021 |
| EXPLORER | FORD | 2022 |
| EXPLORER | FORD | 2020 |
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Issue
On certain vehicles, the software update that was installed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S27 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-198) prior to July 2022 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, a mounting bolt for the rear axle housing could break. If this happens, the axle housing can move and cause clunking or banging noises and vibrations from the rear of the vehicle. It could also cause the driveshaft and axle shafts to disconnect. This would result in a loss of power to the rear wheels and the vehicle could move when the transmission is in Park, if the parking brake is not used.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L or 3.3 L engine.
Safety Risk
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module (PCM) software to set the parking brake when the transmission is in the Park position.