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Ford and Lincoln SUVs may roll away from Park

NHTSA campaign 23V070000 · Reported 2023-02-10 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious — a vehicle that rolls away can cause a crash or injury, and the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but it is worth using the parking brake and getting the free repair quickly.

What's wrong, in plain English

A bolt inside the automatic transmission may be loose. If it is, the transmission may not actually go into Park, even though the gear shifter shows "PARK." That means the vehicle is not locked in place and can roll away on its own after you get out. Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Ford mailed owner letters on April 25, 2023.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Call your Ford or Lincoln dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and ask about recall 23S06.
3. Have the inspection and any transmission replacement done — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (6)

2022 Ford Bronco
2022 Ford Explorer
2022 Ford Mustang
2023 Ford Bronco
2023 Ford Explorer
2023 Lincoln Aviator

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford transmission, driveshaft and wheel recalls: which ones are urgent? · all 55 Ford recalls in this area
Lincoln transmission and axle recalls: rollaways and lost drive power · all 12 Lincoln recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: 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."
Safety risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.