Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 4,247 of its 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under prior recalls. A mounting bolt in the rear axle can break, which may cause the driveshaft to disconnect from the vehicle. If this occurs, the vehicle could roll away when parked without the parking brake engaged or lose power while being driven, both of which increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to address the issue at no cost to owners.
A broken mounting bolt can cause the driveshaft to disconnect, leading to a sudden loss of drive power or causing the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not used. These scenarios significantly increase the risk of a collision or injury to bystanders.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software update
Specifically affects vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response