Ford Motor Company recalled some 45,000 vehicles among its popular pick up trucks, hybrid vehicles, and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)-equipped cars.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted the recalls in acombined warning posted online.
One of the recalls is applicable to specific F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles due to a problem with the left-side tailgate cable in 30,123 trucks from 2026 and 2027.
A replacement that is not available until January 2027 will replace the left-side tailgate cable.
A notification letter will be issued
A notification letter will be issued by the postal service to car owners starting Dec. 14 and another memo will be mailed once the fix is ready next year.
Authorities urged drivers to search their Ford’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) among a clearinghouse of recalls posted on the NHTSA website starting on Dec. 17.
A secondary recall that’s applicable to 11,623 vehicles involves certain 2026 to 2027 Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Corsair Hybrid cars due to degradation in the transmission’s park lock actuator circuit board.
Such corrosion can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly
Such corrosion can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift into neutral while it’s on the road, according to government officials.
A car’s gears suddenly shifting into neutral when it’s in motion can result in a crash, according to the NHTSA report.
There are 15 warranty issue-related claims in the United States and 106 total warranty claims globally
However, to date, no fatalities, harm, crashes, or fires have been reported in connection with the problem.
Car owners can expect a notification
Car owners can expect a notification of the recall at the beginning of November. Dealers will be correcting the problem with Integrated Park Module replacements.
The recall is currently searchable by a car’s VIN on the NHTSA website.
Finally, Ford recalled certain cars that have specific ABS installed because these particular modules may be programmed improperly.
The recall is applicable to ABS modules with part numbers EB5Z-2C219-B, DB5Z-2C219-B, CB5Z-2C219-C, DL1Z-2C219-A, or DT4Z-2C219-B, according to the NHTSA advisory.
About 1,190 Ford Explorers from 2011 to 2015,
About 1,190 Ford Explorers from 2011 to 2015, 774 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX from 2013 to 2015, and 1,412 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator from 2012 to 2017 are subject to the recall.
Auto owners can expect notifications in the mail by Nov. 30 or can call 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Last month, the Ford Motor Company recalled 223,472 trucks because of fuel tanks possibly leaking or detaching, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of an accident.
An NHTSA report posted on Sept
An NHTSA report posted on Sept. 14 indicated that the recall involves certain 2023 to 2027 F-150 models in which the fuel tank may be improperly secured.
As a result, the leaking or detachment could occur while the vehicle is in motion.
