CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
- Risk
- A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.
- 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
The rear axle's horizontal mounting bolt may fracture, which can allow the driveshaft to disconnect from the vehicle.
A disconnected driveshaft can cause the vehicle to roll away when it is placed in Park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should be especially careful to set the parking brake whenever parking.
Authorized Ford dealers will perform the repair free of charge. Depending on the model, the dealer will replace the bushing and axle cover or update the electronic parking brake software. Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332, and Ford's recall number is 22S27. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer Hybrid | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 20202021 |
| Ford Explorer Phev | 202020212022 |
| Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 20202021 |