NHTSA Campaign 23V069000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Feb 10, 2023 · 3,674 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
Consequence
A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S05.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2020 | 3,674 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2021 | 3,674 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2022 | 3,674 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V069000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.