2021 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID RECALL - #22V255000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/15/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
6/9/2022 |
| # Affected |
252,936 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. 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. |
| See also |
2021 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2021 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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