CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
- Risk
- A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S05.
- 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
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer vehicles with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission may experience an unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset while the vehicle is moving. This reset can damage the park system.
A damaged park system may not shift into PARK, which can allow the vehicle to roll away. This increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Authorized Ford dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 23S05, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 202020212022 |
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