CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
- Risk
- If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.
- 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 instrument cluster warning that tells the driver the transmission is not in Park, along with its chime, lasts for less time than intended. A driver who gets out of the vehicle without shifting into Park may not be alerted in time.
If the vehicle is left out of Park, it may move unintentionally, which raises the risk of injury or a crash. Owners should always confirm the shift lever is in Park before exiting.
The repair is free. Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, and Ford will notify owners. You can check whether your vehicle's VIN has open recalls on the NHTSA website, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 20S21).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Expedition | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 20192020 |