Ford Recalls More Than 740,000 Vehicles Hearst Owned"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the United States because a transmission defect could damage the parking system and increase the risk of a rollaway crash.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers certain 2018-2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, and 2021 Ford F-150 pickups.AdvertisementAdvertisementNHTSA said the transmission issue can damage the park mechanism, potentially preventing the vehicle from remaining in Park even when the gear selector indicates it is engaged. If the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.To remedy the problem, Ford dealers will update the transmission control software and inspect the transmission for damage. If necessary, damaged transmission components will be repaired or replaced at no cost to owners.2018 Ford F-150.FordThe software update is intended to detect excessive force within the transmission before damage occurs and alert the driver to seek service. Vehicles found to have already sustained damage during the inspection will receive additional repairs.Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed later this summer. In the meantime, Ford advises owners to always apply the parking brake when parking their vehicles, particularly if they notice any abnormal transmission behavior.Owners can determine whether their vehicle is included in the recall by entering its vehicle identification number on the NHTSA recall website or Ford's recall lookup page.
