23S05: Explorer (2022-2023) Parking Gear Failure Recall

The Powertrain Control Module may have reset in certain 2022—2023 Explorer SUVs with a 2.3L engine while the vehicle was in Drive, which could disable the Park function.

Affected vehicles may have experienced one or more Powertrain Control Module reset(s) caused by a Connected Vehicle Data request.

Vehicles will be evaluated for park system damage and any affected parts will be repaired.

If the vehicle’s park system is unable to shift into Park, the electronic parking brake applies, displaying a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and wrench light on the dashboard. There could be instances where the vehicle’s park system is damaged but is still able to shift into Park. In that case there would be no warning and the vehicle could roll. That’s why it is important for your dealer to inspect for any damage.

Apply the electronic parking brake when parking your vehicle or in any other situation in which you would normally utilize the Park function. This will secure your vehicle, preventing it from rolling.

There could be instances where the vehicle’s park system is damaged, but the indicator will display the vehicle is in park. In that case there would be no warning at all for customers. That’s why it is important to visit your dealer to inspect for any damage and to utilize the electronic parking brake as described above.

We have not issued instructions to stop driving your vehicle under this recall.

We will begin mailing notifications to customers on March 6, 2023, and end on March 10, 2023.

Customers will not be charged for service.