FORD EXPLORER HYBRID 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.