- Ford has issued two new recalls for 771,000 vehicles.
- The Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Aviator are affected by the transmission problem.
- The other recall affects the Bronco for fender flares that may separate from the vehicle.
Ford is recalling 770,000 trucks and SUVs in two recalls. For one, many models may have transmissions that may fail to hold the vehicle when parked. The second affects the Bronco, which may have fender flares that differ from the SUV.
The transmission recall is the larger of the two, affecting 741,195 vehicles. They are the 2021 Ford F-150, 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, and 2018-2021 Ford Expedition.
These models may have a transmission that temporarily engages the parking claw while the vehicle is in motion. This may occur because the vehicle’s transmission valve body separator plate restricts flow to the park valve when the transmission commands certain shifts.
If this happens, it could be Damage the transmission’s parking componentsWhich may then render the vehicle unable to effectively hold the vehicle without applying the parking brake. This may cause the vehicle to roll.
Ford says it is aware of 24 reports of property damage, 7 reports of physical injuries, and 2 reports of emotional injuries potentially related to this issue.
The automaker will fix the problem by installing updated PCM software. This will prevent the transmission from commanding shifts that could temporarily engage the parking pawl while in motion. The automaker will also inspect the transmission and replace parking components as necessary.
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Ford is also recalling the 2022-2026 Bronco. According to the recall report, a supplier making the fenders used tooling that was not properly maintained. This resulted in misshaped attachment holes with burrs and stray fibers, which could prevent the fender flares from fully attaching during production.
remembrance Affects 36,046 BroncosAnd owners may notice gaps, sag, or misaligned fender flares as the retention capacity of the clips is reduced. The fenders may also make noises, such as rattling, clicking, or flapping.
Ford said it is aware of 370 warranty claims, 36 field reports and two customer reports related to the issue. The automaker will fix the fender flares by replacing the fasteners with new push pins and replacing any missing flares.
Motor1’s Opinion: Ford has issued 53 recalls so far this year, affecting more than 11 million vehicles, as the automaker once again leads the industry in recalls.
