NHTSA recall, Jun 9, 2026

Ford Explorer (2024)

The 2024 Ford Explorer may have a damaged park system that can cause a rollaway and increase crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage. A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The recall affects 58 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The issue was identified by the agency as a vehicle rollaway risk. Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 12, 2026.
Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge.
You may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S39. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 12, 2026.