NHTSA Recall 23V070000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,138 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V070000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23S06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | February 10, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 25, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Safety risk
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V070000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2022, 2023 |
| Ford Explorer | 2022, 2023 |
| Ford F-150 | 2022, 2023 |
| Ford Mustang | 2022, 2023 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.