MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – More than a quarter-million Ford Explorers are being recalled as a result of they’ll roll away unexpectedly when the gear shift is in ‘park’.
The Ford Motor Co. recall covers sure 2020 by means of 2022 Explorers with 2.3-liter engines, in addition to 3-liter and three.3-liter hybrids and the 3-liter ST. Also included are 2020 and 2021 Explorer Police hybrids and people with 3.3-liter fuel engines.
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U.S. security regulators say {that a} rear axle mounting bolt can fracture and trigger the drive shaft to disconnect. If that occurs, the SUVs can roll away even when they’re positioned in park gear, with out the parking brake on.
Ford has 235 guarantee claims as a result of downside. The firm says it is aware of of no crashes or accidents.
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Depending on the mannequin, sellers will change a bushing and the axle cowl, or they are going to replace the digital parking brake software program.
Owners shall be notified by mail beginning June 6.
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