CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL; 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 RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
- Risk
- Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S16.
- 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 Explorers may not apply the automatic electronic parking brake when the vehicle is shifted into Park, as intended. A prior powertrain control module update did not include this feature. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture, which can cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
If the electronic parking brake is not applied and the driveshaft disconnects, the vehicle could roll away, and a disconnected driveshaft can also cause a loss of drive power. Either situation can increase the risk of a crash.
The repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer, which will update the powertrain control module software. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 202020212022 |
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