NHTSA recall 23V-199: Power Train

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 24, 2023 · 3 affected model years

Power Train recall

23V-199
March 24, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Safety risk
Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S16.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V199000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 24, 2023
ComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Ford Explorer24 recalls total2021 Ford Explorer27 recalls total2020 Ford Explorer35 recalls total

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