Ford Explorer (2020-2022): Parking brake
Recall 23V199000 · Mar 24, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
674
vehicles affected
674
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V199000
- Date
- Mar 24, 2023
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 674
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake > Electrical; Power train > Automatic transmission > Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
- Model years
- 2020-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
What can happen
Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S16.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V199000?
1 model: Ford Explorer (2020-2022), about 674 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V199000?
Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S16.
What can happen?
Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase 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.