Ford Calls Back 741,000 Vehicles: This Fault Could Cause Crashes or Injuries
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Ford will recall over 741,000 vehicles in the United States due to a transmission issue that could damage the parking system, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the recall includes certain vehicles: Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition, models from 2018 to 2021. The report states that affected vehicles may experience a temporary coupling of the parking pawl in the transmission while the vehicle is in motion, which could damage components of the parking system. If damage occurs, the transmission's parking function may fail to keep the vehicle stationary if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of unintended movement in 'park' and thus the risk of a crash or injury. The NHTSA noted that Ford is aware of 24 property damage claims and nine alleged injuries—two of which are claims of emotional distress—related to the issue. Vehicle owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealership to update the Powertrain Control Module with the latest software. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's transmission for damage to the parking system and replace any damaged components as necessary, at no cost to the owners. Vehicle owners can contact Ford's customer service in the U.S. at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
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