Posted 10/16/2023, 4:48:26 PM
Ford Recalls Over 238,000 Explorers After Axle Issue Raises Rollaway Risk
- Ford recalling over 238,000 Explorers due to rear axle mounting bolt fracture risk
- Can cause drivetrain disconnect and vehicle rollaway if parking brake not applied
- NHTSA says increases crash risk; repairs to be done free of charge
- Ford aware of nearly 400 reports of axle bolt failures so far
- No known accidents or injuries related to the issue yet
- Ford also under NHTSA probe regarding faulty valve in other SUV models
