Ford has announced two new recalls in the US, affecting more than 741,000 vehicles due to a transmission roll-away risk and 36,046 Bronco Raptors with fender flares that could detach.
The larger recall covers 2021 F-150s, 2020-2021 Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and 2018-2021 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators. In total, 741,195 vehicles are involved.
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According to Ford, certain transmission downshifts can briefly engage the parking pawl while the vehicle is still moving, due to insufficient fluid flow to the park valve.
This can damage the parking system, leaving the vehicle unable to stay in Park if the electronic parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
A warning light shaped like a wrench may appear in the instrument cluster as a sign of potential roll-away.
Ford notes that the electronic parking brake is designed to apply automatically, but engineers found it may not always detect movement after the powertrain control module goes to sleep.
The fix involves updating the powertrain control module software to prevent problematic shifts.
Dealers will also inspect transmissions for park system damage and replace any damaged components free of charge.
Ford is aware of 24 reports of property damage and nine alleged injuries related to the issue.
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The second recall involves 36,046 examples of the 2022-2026 Bronco Raptor.
Improperly manufactured attachment holes and leftover burrs or fibers can prevent the fender flares from securing fully during assembly, causing them to loosen and detach, creating a road hazard.
