Ford Explorer: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Date

Feb. 10, 2023

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Explorer (2020, 2021, 2022)

Component

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

3674

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

March 28, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

23S05

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Powertrain Control Module · Powertrain Control Module · 12A650

Recall number

23V069000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.