Ford recalls Explorer SUVs that tin roll away while inside park

Ford recalls Explorer SUVs that tin roll away while inside park

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling additional than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs inside the U.S. since they tin roll away unexpectedly while shifted into park.

The recall covers sure 2020 into with every one other accompanied by not here of 2022 Explorers accompanied by 2.3-liter engines, while well while 3-liter accompanied by every one one other accompanied by 3.3-liter hybrids accompanied by every one one other accompanied by the 3-liter ST. Also included are 2020 accompanied by every one one other accompanied by 2021 Explorer Police hybrids accompanied by every one one other accompanied by those accompanied by 3.3-liter gasoline engines.

Documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators speak that a rear axle mounting bolt tin fracture accompanied by every one one other accompanied by spring the operate shaft to disconnect. If that happens, the SUVs tin roll away flat if they are placed inside park gear, lacking the parking brake on.

The documents speak Ford has 235 warranty claims due to the problem. The firm says it knows of no indeed indeed crashes or injuries.

Depending on the model, dealers will replace a bushing accompanied by every one one other accompanied by the axle cover, or they will update electronic parking brake software. Owners will exist notified by letters starting June 6.

Ford recalls Explorer SUVs that tin roll away while inside park