NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Published: March 14, 2025Recall ID: 25V166000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Affected Products
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect |
| Nhtsa id | 25V166000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V166000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. |
| Completion rate | 55.85 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S22. |
| Consequence summary | A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S22 |
| Potentially affected | 4247 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |