Ford is pulling more than 741,000 vehicles off the road through a recall after federal safety regulators identified a transmission defect that can damage the park system, potentially causing vehicles to roll away on their own.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tuesday that the recall covers 741,195 vehicles, specifically certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 models.
To fix the problem, dealers will update the vehicle’s software and inspect the transmission components, replacing any damaged parts at no charge to the owner, according to NHTSA.
In a separate action, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles in the U.S. because of fender flares that were not properly secured during manufacturing. Those curved panels, which sit above the tires and wrap around the wheel arches, can break free from the vehicle while driving, creating a road hazard and raising the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and either repair or replace the fender flares as needed, also at no cost to vehicle owners, NHTSA said.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, contact your local Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule the free repair.
