Ford Explorer recall: The rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- In some of the affected vehicles the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration and may prevent the vehicle from being held stationary if the parking brake is not applied.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. A software update will engage the electronic parking brake every time the vehicle is shifted into Park preventing vehicles from rolling.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
In some of the affected vehicles the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration and may prevent the vehicle from being held stationary if the parking brake is not applied.
The fix
A software update will engage the electronic parking brake every time the vehicle is shifted into Park preventing vehicles from rolling.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer | 6 Nov 2019 | 20 May 2020 | 2 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 17 June 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.