Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission may have a loose bolt that can prevent the transmission from fully engaging the park gear, even if the gear shifter shows you've shifted into park.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
You should contact a Ford dealership, who will inspect and replace the transmission free of charge, if necessary. They'll do this at no cost to you, and you'll be notified by a letter that was mailed on April 25, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
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