{"id":2067802,"date":"2023-10-15T05:33:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T09:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ford-recalls-more-than-230000-explorers-due-to-rollaway-risk\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T05:40:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T09:40:56","slug":"ford-recalls-more-than-230000-explorers-due-to-rollaway-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ford-recalls-more-than-230000-explorers-due-to-rollaway-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford recalls over 230K Explorers for rollaway danger."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fford-recalls-more-than-230000-explorers-due-to-rollaway-risk%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2067802&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Ford Recalls Over 238,000 Explorers Due to Safety Issue<\/h2>\n<p>Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers from the 2020 through 2022 model years due to a safety issue\u200c that\u200d could potentially \u2064cause the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b National \u2063Highway\u200b Traffic \u2063Safety Administration (NHTSA) has \u2064reported that a rear axle bolt\u2064 may fracture, leading to \u200cthe disconnection \u2062of\u200d the\u2062 driveshaft. This can result in a \u2063loss of drive power \u200cor even cause\u2064 the SUVs to roll away, posing a significant risk of a crash.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/nearly-9000-ford-kentucky-truck-plant-workers-walk-out-in-new-phase-of-uaw-strike-5508796?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Nearly 9,000 Ford Kentucky Truck Plant Workers Walk Out in &#8216;New \u2064Phase&#8217; of UAW Strike<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <em>10\/12\/2023<\/em>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/nhtsa-expand-investigation-into-708000-ford-vehicles-over-engine-failures-5504300?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>NHTSA \u2063Expand Investigation Into 708,000 Ford Vehicles \u2063Over Engine Failures<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <em>10\/5\/2023<\/em>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ford has announced that dealers will replace the \u200drear axle bolt and subframe bushing free of charge. Additionally, they will inspect the rear axle cover for any damage near the bolt hole and replace\u200d it if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of the affected vehicles will receive notification letters\u2063 starting from November 6.\u2062 Alternatively, they can \u2064contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall \u200dnumber: 23S55).<\/p>\n<p>According to\u200b Ford, there have been 396 reports of rear \u200caxle bolt failures, with \u2064less than 5 percent resulting in power loss or unintended vehicle movement while parked. Fortunately,\u2064 no crashes or injuries have \u200cbeen \u200breported.<\/p>\n<p>The NHTSA initiated an \u2062investigation in June after\u2064 receiving complaints about power loss caused\u200c by\u2062 rear axle bolt \u2062failures, even after previous repairs were made. Ford attempted to address the issue by updating the software to automatically apply the parking brake, but the NHTSA deemed it insufficient to\u2064 address the failed axle bolt.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to \u2064improve quality and reduce costs, Ford is undergoing a transformation, focusing on software, services, and iconic vehicles like pickup trucks, large SUVs, commercial vehicles, and advanced second-generation electric vehicles.\u2064 As part of this strategy, Ford has divided itself into three business \u2064units: &#8220;Ford Blue,&#8221; &#8220;Ford Model e&#8221; for electric vehicles and digital products, and &#8220;Ford Pro&#8221; for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ford-to-cut-3000-jobs\/\" title=\"Ford to Cut 3,000 Jobs\">commercial vehicle business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Recalls<\/h2>\n<p>In \u2062July, \u2062Ford recalled\u2062 over 870,000 of its\u200d full-sized F-150 trucks due to an issue with\u200d the electronic parking brake, \u200bwhich could activate unexpectedly, including while the vehicle is in motion. \u200bThis \u200ccould \u200dpotentially lead to a loss of control and \u200da \u2064potential crash.<\/p>\n<p>The recall affects certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single \u200bexhaust systems. Ford&#8217;s F-Series pickups are the best-selling vehicles in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>So far, Ford has issued 45 recalls, affecting\u2064 nearly 4.9 million\u2063 vehicles, making it \u2064the leader in\u2062 recalls within the auto industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 When is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-leaders-strike-deal-on-rules-for-impeachment-trial\/\" title=\"Senate leaders strike deal on rules for impeachment trial\">expected start date<\/a> of \u200dthe recall for the affected vehicles related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ford-recalls-more-than-230000-explorers-due-to-rollaway-risk\/\" title=\"Ford recalls over 230K Explorers for rollaway danger.\">rear axle bolt safety issue<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b Place it if necessary. The recall is expected \u200dto begin\u200b on \u200cNovember 17, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of affected vehicles will be\u200b notified by mail,\u200d and\u2063 they \u2063are\u2063 advised to\u200b park their\u200d vehicles outside until the necessary repairs have been made. \u200dFord has stated that\u2064 they are not aware \u2064of\u2062 any accidents or\u200d injuries related to this safety issue.<\/p>\n<p>Customers can check if their vehicle is included in the recall by visiting Ford&#8217;s recall website \u200cand entering their \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exec-of-defunct-green-energy-company-gets-6-years-in-prison-for-role-in-billion-dollar-ponzi-scheme\/\" title=\"Exec Of Defunct Green Energy Company Gets 6 Years In Prison For Role In Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme\">vehicle identification number<\/a> (VIN).<\/p>\n<p>This \u200bis \u200bnot the first time Ford has faced recalls for \u200dsafety-related \u2063issues. Earlier this year, the company \u2062recalled over 700,000 \u200bvehicles due \u200cto concerns about engine \u200cfailures. In recent \u2063years, Ford \u200chas been under scrutiny for\u2064 various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boeing-agrees-to-2-5b-settlement-over-737-max-crashes\/\" title=\"Boeing agrees to .5B settlement over 737 MAX crashes\">safety issues<\/a>, prompting \u200cthe company to take measures to \u200daddress \u200cthese concerns and ensure the safety of their customers.<\/p>\n<p>The NHTSA plays a crucial role in monitoring and\u2062 addressing safety issues in vehicles. In addition to\u2062 investigating and reporting\u2062 on safety concerns, the NHTSA also\u200c has the authority to require\u200d recalls and impose\u200b penalties\u200d on automakers who \u200cfail to address \u2062safety issues promptly.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle \u2062recalls\u200d are a necessary measure to ensure\u200c the safety of \u200ddrivers and passengers on the road. When a safety issue is\u2064 identified, it is crucial for \u2064automakers to take swift action to address the problem and prevent any potential \u2063accidents or injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Customers who\u2062 own affected Ford Explorers are encouraged to contact \u200btheir local dealership or Ford customer service for further information and to\u2062 schedule a repair appointment.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Ford&#8217;s recall of over\u200c 238,000 \u200cExplorers due to a safety issue related to the rear axle bolt highlights the\u2064 importance of addressing safety concerns promptly. The NHTSA&#8217;s role in monitoring and regulating vehicle \u200csafety is crucial in ensuring the well-being\u200c of drivers\u200c and passengers. Owners of affected vehicles are \u2064urged to take \u2063the necessary steps to have their vehicles repaired to \u200bprevent any \u2064potential accidents or injuries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford is recalling 238,000 Explorers from 2020-2022 due to a safety concern. If the parking brake isn&#8217;t engaged, the vehicles may roll away. 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