Ford recalls 741,195 SUVs and pickups after transmission defect raises rollaway risk: NHTSA
Ford has issued a recall for over 741,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a transmission defect that increases the risk of rollaway accidents.
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Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles, including various truck and SUV models, following reports of a transmission defect. The fault is linked to the vehicle's park system, which may not function correctly and potentially lead to unintended movement.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Car and Driver, Fox Business, WOODTV, and KOLN emphasizes that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identified the defect as a significant rollaway risk. Reports clarify that both Ford and Lincoln branded vehicles are included in the recall scope, with specific mention of F-150 models.
Future updates will likely confirm the specific manufacturing years affected and the manufacturer's timeline for owner notifications and repairs. Coverage does not yet specify the total number of incidents linked to this defect.
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Quick answers
How many vehicles are affected by this recall?
The recall involves 741,195 Ford and Lincoln SUVs and pickup trucks.
Why are these vehicles being recalled?
The vehicles are being recalled due to a transmission issue in the park system that poses a rollaway risk.
What specific models are mentioned?
Coverage identifies F-150 models and various Lincoln vehicles as part of the recall.
Coverage (5)
- Ford Recalls More Than 740,000 Vehicles Over Transmission Issue WSJ · 9h ago
- Ford recalling 741,000 vehicles, including F-150 models, because of transmission issues KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · 9h ago
- Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles over park system issue: NHTSA WOODTV.com · 9h ago
- Ford and Lincoln Recall 741,195 Trucks and SUVs That Pose a Rollaway Risk Car and Driver · 9h ago
- Ford recalls 741,195 SUVs and pickups after transmission defect raises rollaway risk: NHTSA Fox Business · 9h ago
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