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Ford previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended.

NHTSA campaign 23V-199 · Reported March 24, 2023 · 674 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer
VEHICLES AFFECTED
674
REMEDY
Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the parking brake electrical. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

WHY IT MATTERS

Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will update the PCM software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-199.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020–2022Ford Explorer

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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