Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 33,000 vehicles in Canada over a potential issue with the transmission park feature. The problem involves the parking pawl, which may engage accidentally while the vehicle is in motion, causing damage. When the vehicle is shifted into park, the pawl might not hold, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll away.
Reported Incidents and Injuries
Ford has received 24 reports of property damage possibly linked to the defect, along with nine injuries. The automaker advises owners to watch for a wrench-shaped icon on the dashboard, which may indicate damage to the parking pawl. According to Autoblog, the electronic parking brake will apply automatically if the transmission range sensor does not reach the park position upon selecting Park.
Affected Models
The recall includes the following vehicles:
- 2021 Ford F-150
- 2018-2021 Ford Expedition
- 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator
- 2020-2021 Ford Explorer
- 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator
Remedy and Owner Guidance
Ford will update the powertrain control module software at dealerships to prevent potential damage to the park system. Dealerships will also inspect the transmission parking lock and replace any damaged parts free of charge. Owners are encouraged to park on level ground to minimize rollaway risk. Affected customers will receive notification letters and can check their vehicle's recall status by entering the Vehicle Identification Number at ford.ca/support/recalls or lincolncanada.com/support/recalls.
