FORD EXPLORER 2020: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V199000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-31 2023-03-24 2023-03-24

Production Dates: 2018-11-21 - 2019-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S16

Component: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 674

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module "PCM" update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Consequence

Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S16.

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.