#2017 ford explorer transmission problems update
An owner from Virginia complained that Ford was offering “a software tweak to fix a very dangerous physical issue with all 20-22 Ford Explorers.” His argument was that this fixes “a software update that will reduce power to avoid acceleration which will put stress on the bolt. Consumer ComplaintsĪ complaint about the bolt issue emphasizes the seriousness of the issue. The problem is that three months after the recall was announced, NHTSA complaints show that parts to do the repair weren’t available. The remedy is for dealers to “replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software,” depending on the vehicle model. NHTSA Campaign number 22V255000, also mentioned in the previous section, is titled Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect. The recall potentially affects as many as 252,936 Explorers. On April 20, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation Enforcement acknowledged Ford Motor Company’s notification of a safety recall of certain 2022 Ford Explorer models from 202 to 2022. But, ultimately, “If the parking brake is not applied, the loss of the primary park torque will allow the vehicle to roll in park, increasing the risk of crash and injury.”įord warns dealers not to demonstrate or deliver any new vehicles they have in stock if they are involved in the safety recall.
There is a fairly long explanation of what will happen.
The reason for the recall was “Rear Axle Bolt Fractures.” It warns that some affected vehicles have a rear axle mounting bolt that may fracture during vehicle acceleration. On April 19, 2022, a safety recall notice, 22S27, was issued by Ford Motor Company to all U.S. The suspension-related recall (see below) states that “a disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in ‘Park’ without the parking brake applied.” So, clearly this was the problem. The complaint states that the “Car rolls forward for those 3-5 seconds, sometimes up to 20 feet depending on the slope.” In August 2022, an owner from Florida experienced a different problem with the SUV not going into reverse for 3-5 seconds. At the time of the first failure, the SUV only had 1,200 miles on the clock. The local dealership replaced the brake sensors, but the failure continues to recur. During the failure, the message, “Brake Applied Power Reduced” displays. The complaint states that this has happened on six separate occasions, lasting for about four minutes each time. At the same time, it loses motive power while attempting to accelerate. There are several issues with the 2022 Explorer powertrain, including suspension defects.Īn owner from Texas reports that the engine randomly disconnects from the transmission, and the vehicle starts idling. Ironically, the complaint was filed on September 5, shortly before the recall was announced. While the dealer confirmed the odors, they couldn’t find leaks and were unable to fix the problem. It states that, “An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.”Ī complaint made by an owner in Ohio relates to an Explorer “giving off strong exhaust fumes through the cabin.” This happened on May 14, long before the recall mentioned above.
The most recent of these, issued on September 14, 2022, warns that a fuel line may be loose. In addition to 21 complaints about the 2022 Ford Explorer to the NHTSA, there are several recalls on file. These are back over prevention, the electrical system, engine, forward collision avoidance, fuel system/gasoline, seat belts, brakes, vehicle speed control, visibility, and visibility/wiper. In addition to these complaints, which we will look at more closely, there are complaints about 10 other components or structures. There are also several complaints about the structure of the SUV. Suspension issues are also high on the list, although two of these are coupled with powertrain problems. Powertrain problems top the list of complaints to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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