2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2020 Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020 Ford Explorer Phev | 2022 Ford Explorer Phev | 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2021 Ford Explorer Phev | 2020 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2021 Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid — Power train: axle assembly
Published April 15, 2022 · Recall initiated: April 14, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V255000, published April 15, 2022 and initiated April 14, 2022. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2020 Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020 Ford Explorer Phev | 2022 Ford Explorer Phev | 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2021 Ford Explorer Phev | 2020 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2021 Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
What to do
Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID | 2020 FORD EXPLORER INTERCEPT HYBRID | 2020 FORD EXPLORER PHEV | 2022 FORD EXPLORER PHEV | 2020 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID | 2021 FORD EXPLORER PHEV | 2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT | 2021 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT | 2021 FORD EXPLORER INTERCEPT HYBRID | 2021 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2020 Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020 Ford Explorer Phev | 2022 Ford Explorer Phev | 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2021 Ford Explorer Phev | 2020 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2021 Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V255000 on April 15, 2022. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
What should I do if I have this product?
Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EXPLORER HYBRID.