Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's gear shift lock clip might not be properly seated, which can cause your transmission to be in a different gear than what you think it's in.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not careful, your vehicle could move unexpectedly, even if you think it's in park, which could lead to accidents or injuries.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for you for free, by inspecting and correcting the shift cable locking clip installation at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
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