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- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
- Risk
- A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole location and replace with a new cover if any damage is found. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S55.
- 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 rear axle horizontal mounting bolt can fracture, which may allow the driveshaft to disconnect from the vehicle. A disconnected driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power or, if the parking brake is not applied, a vehicle rollaway. Either situation can increase the risk of a crash.
Authorized Ford dealers will replace the subframe bushing and the rear axle bolt, and will inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole, replacing it with a new cover if any damage is found. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 23S55), and you can check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 202020212022 |
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