CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Risk
- A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A bushing that connects the shift cable to the transmission on certain 2015 Escape vehicles with 2.0L engines may wear down or come loose. If the bushing is damaged or missing, the vehicle may not shift into the gear you selected and may move in an unexpected direction. The vehicle may also roll after you place it in Park.
These problems raise the risk of a crash or injury. If you own an affected vehicle, contact an authorized Ford dealer. The dealer will replace the under-hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 22S25.
To find out whether your vehicle has any open recalls, check its VIN on the official NHTSA recall lookup or with a Ford dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 2015 |
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