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Updated · NBC News · Jun 30
Ford Recalls 741,195 U.S. Vehicles for Rollaway Risk as 36,046 Broncos Face Flare Fix
Updated
Updated · NBC News · Jun 30

Ford Recalls 741,195 U.S. Vehicles for Rollaway Risk as 36,046 Broncos Face Flare Fix

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jun 30

Summary

  • 741,195 Ford vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled after a transmission defect can damage the park system and let vehicles roll away.
  • The action covers certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models, plus 2021 F-150s; dealers will update software and replace damaged transmission parts free.
  • 36,046 Bronco SUVs are also being recalled because improperly secured fender flares can detach, creating a road hazard and raising crash risk.
  • NHTSA said dealers will inspect and repair or replace the Bronco flares at no cost; an earlier report on the larger recall cited 24 property-damage claims and nine alleged injuries.

Insights

With Ford recalling millions more vehicles than rivals, is this a sign of poor quality or responsible safety oversight?
As software patches fix more vehicle flaws, are we masking deeper mechanical design issues in modern cars?