By Joseph De Avila
Ford Motor is recalling more than 740,000 vehicles due to a transmission and parking system issue, federal regulators said.
Some Ford vehicles have transmission defects that could cause it to engage the park function while in motion, potentially damaging the vehicle's parking system, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall notice. That could lead to the car rolling away while in park.
The recall covers certain Expedition, Navigator, Explorer, Aviator, F-150 models from 2018 to 2021. The recall covers 741,195 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
Dealers will update vehicle software and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components free of charge, the NHTSA said.
Ford recalled up to 1.39 million F-150 pickups in April over the risk of unexpected downshifting that can lead to a loss of vehicle control. The automaker has also issued separate recalls in recent months related to software problems with center screens and another to correct a software issue that could cause brake lights and turns signals in attached trailers to malfunction.
In 2025, Ford issued more recalls than any other automaker, affecting nearly 13 million vehicles.
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