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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.  An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 9, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 13, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.  An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 9, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 13, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.  An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 9, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 13, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.  An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 9, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 13, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.  An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 9, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 13, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.  An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 9, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 13, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.  An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 9, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 13, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 26, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 10, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 10, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 10, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2023-10-13
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera.  Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the sync screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23c31.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2023-10-13
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera.  Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the sync screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23c31.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #17 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2023-10-13
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera.  Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the sync screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23c31.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #18 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2023-10-13
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera.  Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the sync screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23c31.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #19 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM


Posted on: 2024-02-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles.  The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

Consequence
A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort.  Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 08, 2024.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24s04.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #20 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM


Posted on: 2024-02-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles.  The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

Consequence
A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort.  Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 08, 2024.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24s04.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #21 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT


Posted on: 2024-02-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles.  The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

Consequence
A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort.  Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 08, 2024.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24s04.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #22 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT


Posted on: 2024-02-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 explorer vehicles.  The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

Consequence
A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort.  Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 08, 2024.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24s04.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.