238,000-Plus Ford Explorers Recalled for Rollaway Risk
The latest recall from Ford concerns its popular mid-size three-row SUV, the Explorer. More than 238,300 such vehicles are affected by an issue that could cause a rollaway.
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The affected population are all model-year 2020-22 Explorers. The rear-axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. Such disconnection can result in a loss of drive power or a rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear-axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear-axle cover for damage near the location of the bolt hole and replace it with a new cover if damage is found. All repairs will be done for free, and Ford will begin notifying owners Nov. 6. Those with further questions in the meantime can call Ford at 866-436-7332 (Ford’s number for this recall is 23S55), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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