Ford Explorer: The Rear Axle Bolts May Fracture During Vehicle Acceleration.
Recall Summary Ford is recalling certain Explorer vehicles because the rear axle bolts may crack during acceleration, which could cause the vehicle to roll if the parking brake isn't engaged. Ford will fix this by releasing a software update that automatically applies the electronic parking brake whenever the vehicle is shifted into Park. This recall affects 2 vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD EXPLORER. Units affected: 2
- Reason
- In some of the affected vehicles the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration and may prevent the vehicle from being held stationary if the parking brake is not applied. Remedy: A software update will engage the electronic parking brake every time the vehicle is shifted into Park preventing vehicles from rolling.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-06-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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