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Ford will be recalling over 200,000 Explorers that may have faulty rear axle bolts that could result in power loss or rollaway.
Ford Recall on Explorer
Ford says it will be recalling 2020 through 2022 model year Explorer SUVs citing possible power loss and rollaway risks. A total of 238,364 vehicles are affected by the recall with letters from Ford to be sent out to owners by November 6th.
The recall stems from issues with the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt. Failure of that bolt could cause the axle housing to shift out of position, possibly causing the driveshaft to disconnect and a resulting loss of power. Additionally, such a disconnect would pose a risk of a rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged.
Prior attempts in 2022 and early 2023 by Ford to mitigate the problem involved a PCM (power control module) software update that automatically engaged the parking brake to address rollaway risk. The solution, reviewed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accounted for potential power loss by noting that drivers would typically hear “extreme noise, vibration, and harshness preceding this condition.” Ford’s forthcoming recall is in response to the NHTSA’s Recall Query, issued over the summer. According to Ford, they confirmed 396 instances of axle bolt failure with less than 5 percent leading to a rollaway situation or loss of power.
Ford says it will be replacing both the rear axle bolt and the subframe bushing to address the issue. If you believe your vehicle may be affected by this recall, you can call Ford’s customer service line at 1 (800) 392-3673. For more information on outstanding recalls, you can visit the NHTAS’s website at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
