Ford Explorer Hybrid, Explorer Intercept Hybrid, Explorer Phev, Explorer Police Intercept (2020-2022): Power train
Recall 22V255000 · Apr 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
252,936
vehicles affected
252,936
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V255000
- Date
- Apr 14, 2022
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 252,936
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly; Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2020-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
What can happen
A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer Hybrid | 2020-2022 |
| Ford | Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020-2021 |
| Ford | Explorer Phev | 2020-2022 |
| Ford | Explorer Police Intercept | 2020-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V255000?
4 models: Ford Explorer Hybrid (2020-2022), Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid (2020-2021), Ford Explorer Phev (2020-2022) and 1 more, about 252,936 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V255000?
Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may.
What can happen?
A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, 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.