FORD EXPLORER HYBRID 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V255000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER HYBRID | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-15 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S27
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252936
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.
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.
