Massive Ford Recall: 741,000 F-150s and SUVs Flagged for Transmission Park FailureCheck your Ford model, as you could be among the 741,000 vehicles the manufacturer has issued a recall for. This recall covers select versions of the Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Navigator.The current recall is for models built between 2018 and 2021, and it's for those within the United States. According to the company, a transmission issue may cause damage to the park system, which can lead to a risk of injury or crash. Those who are affected will be notified by mail, and they'll be able to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the issue rectified free of charge.Ford states that the ability to transmission park has been affected due to the damage. This is how the vehicle parks without the use of the parking brake, and the damage can mean that the vehicle unexpectedly moves while in "park." It comes from a temporary engagement of the transmission parking pawl while moving, leading to shifts that damage the park system components.AdvertisementAdvertisementSo far, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that there have allegedly been 24 cases of property damage and nine injuries, with two of those emotional, due to this current issue.While getting the vehicle in for the new software for the Powertrain Control Module to be updated, mechanics will also take a look at the vehicle's transmission. This will assess if the damage to the parking system has already happened, and whether any transmission components need to be replaced. Like with the update to the software, any repairs needed due to the issue will be at no cost to the owner.This is just the latest in recalls from the manufacturer, who, by May 11, had already issued 34 recalls in 2026. That was almost three times more than the next offender, with General Motors, Toyota, and Chrysler issuing 12 recalls in 2026 so far. Those 34 recalls affect almost 10 million owners, and now with the latest one, it's taken the brand over the mark.In 2025 alone, Ford issued 153 recalls for its vehicles for various safety issues, hitting a new record across the vehicle brands. While Ford says that recalls are a good thing to help ensure the safety of those traveling, it's important to note that the current increase in recalls is linked to the consent order with the NHTSA due to a civil suit after initially failing to comply with the safety requirements.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe timing is certainly going to be frustrating for many, as with children out of school, it's the perfect time to go on vacation.Those who are concerned or have more questions about the recent transmission recall or previous ones can call the Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. You can also go directly to the Ford website and type in your VIN to see if your vehicle has been affected by any current or past recalls.This story was originally published by Parade on Jun 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Travel section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.