Ford is recalling over 770,000 trucks and SUVs due to transmission and fender flare issues. The recall affects several models, including the 2021 Ford F-150, 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, and 2018-2021 Ford Expedition.
The transmission recall is the larger of the two, affecting 741,195 vehicles. These models may have a transmission that temporarily engages the parking pawl while the vehicle is in motion, which can cause the vehicle to roll away. Ford is aware of 24 reports of property damage, 7 reports of physical injuries, and 2 reports of emotional injuries potentially related to the issue.
View Price on AmazonThe automaker will fix the issue by installing updated PCM software, which will prevent the transmission from commanding the shifts that may temporarily engage the parking pawl while in motion. The automaker will also inspect the transmission and replace the parking components as necessary.
Ford is also recalling the 2022-2026 Bronco due to fender flare issues. The recall affects 36,046 Broncos, and owners may notice gaps, sagging, or misaligned fender flares as the clips lose retention. The fenders may also make noise, such as rattling, clicking, or flapping. Ford said it is aware of 370 warranty claims, 36 field reports, and two customer reports related to the issue.
The recall is a result of a supplier manufacturing issue, where the fenders used tooling that was not properly maintained. This resulted in incorrectly sized attachment holes with burrs and stray fibers, which could prevent the fender flares from fully attaching during production. Ford will fix the fender flares by replacing the fasteners with new push pins and replacing any missing flares.
Source: motor1.com
