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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
- Risk
- If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, so the transmission can be in a different gear than the one shown by the shift position. This can cause unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake is not applied, raising the risk of injury or a crash.
Dealers will inspect the shift cable lock clip installation and correct it as needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Ford dealer. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA or Ford's recall lookup before your next service visit.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Expedition | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2020 |
| Ford Ranger | 2020 |