Safety Recall 22S27 – Rear Axle Bolt Fractures – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L,

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April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V255000

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: 22V255

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.

Notes

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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