Ford Escape, Fusion (2013-2016): Power train
Recall 18V471000 · Jul 16, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
504,182
vehicles affected
504,182
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V471000
- Date
- Jul 16, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 504,182
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Lever and linkage > Floor shift
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
What can happen
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V471000?
2 models: Ford Escape (2013-2014), Ford Fusion (2013-2016), about 504,182 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V471000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be.
What can happen?
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.