Ford recalls 2.9 million vehicles for rollaway concern
Ford recalls 2.9 million vehicles for rollaway concern
Ford is recalling 2.9 million U.S. vehicles over concerns they could roll away after drivers move the gear shift into the park position.
Ford is recalling 2.9 million U.S. vehicles over concerns they could roll away after drivers move the gear shift into the park position.
The recall, which also includes roughly 394,000 Canadian vehicles, includes some of Ford’s 2013-2018 C-Max, 2015-2018 Edge
The recall, which also includes roughly 394,000 Canadian vehicles, includes some of Ford’s 2013-2018 C-Max, 2015-2018 Edge
2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2021 Transit Connect models.
2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2021 Transit Connect models.
In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted on Wednesday
In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted on Wednesday
Ford said bushing that attaches the shift cable to the transmission could degrade in the vehicles.
Ford said bushing that attaches the shift cable to the transmission could degrade in the vehicles.
Even if drivers move the gear shift to the park position
Even if drivers move the gear shift to the park position
this issue could prevent the shifter from actually moving the transmission, allowing the cars to still roll away.
this issue could prevent the shifter from actually moving the transmission, allowing the cars to still roll away.
Although the driver does not receive a warning message or chime when the transmission does not shift correctly
Although the driver does not receive a warning message or chime when the transmission does not shift correctly
Ford said its instrument panels will show the accurate position when the cars are turned on
Ford said its instrument panels will show the accurate position when the cars are turned on
The company indicated it has received 1,630 warranty reports and 233 vehicle owner questionnaires (VOQ) in connection with the issue since April 2015
The company indicated it has received 1,630 warranty reports and 233 vehicle owner questionnaires (VOQ) in connection with the issue since April 2015
Ford said it was aware of four injury reports and six property damage reports potentially related to the issue.
Ford said it was aware of four injury reports and six property damage reports potentially related to the issue.