DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling greater than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs within the U.S. as a result of they are able to roll away abruptly whilst shifted into park.
The recall covers sure 2020 via 2022 Explorers with 2.3-liter engines, in addition to 3-liter and three.3-liter hybrids and the 3-liter ST. Additionally incorporated are 2020 and 2021 Explorer Police hybrids and the ones with 3.3-liter gasoline engines.
Paperwork posted Friday by means of U.S. protection regulators say {that a} rear axle mounting bolt can fracture and motive the driveshaft to disconnect. If that occurs, the SUVs can roll away although they’re positioned in park equipment, with out the parking brake on.
The paperwork say Ford has 235 guaranty claims because of the issue. The corporate says it is aware of of no crashes or accidents.
Relying at the type, sellers will substitute a bushing and the axle duvet, or they’ll replace digital parking brake tool. House owners will likely be notified by means of mail beginning June 6.