Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Explorer SUVs because of a driveshaft disconnect factor. In keeping with a Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Protection Management report dated April 20 (PDF), a complete of 252,936 automobiles are a part of this marketing campaign.
“In probably the most affected automobiles, the rear axle mounting bolt would possibly fracture right through automobile acceleration,” NHTSA mentioned in a observation. “If the rear axle bolt breaks, the driveshaft-half shafts would possibly develop into disconnected, leading to lack of transmission torque to the rear wheels which is vital to carry the automobile in park. If the parking brake isn’t carried out, the lack of the main park torque will permit the automobile to roll in park expanding the chance of crash and damage.”
Affected automobiles come with the 2020-2021 Explorer Police SUV with each gasoline and hybrid powertrains, in addition to the 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, Explorer Hybrid, Explorer plug-in hybrid and Explorer ST. Since December 2019, NHTSA says there were 235 guaranty claims involving rear axle bolts.
In keeping with NHTSA, relying on fashion, Ford sellers will both exchange the Explorer’s bushing axle quilt or replace the digital parking brake instrument. Ford isn’t conscious about any accidents or injuries associated with this drawback.
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