Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V471000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V471000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2013-2014 ford escape, and 2013-2016 ford fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions Includes 504,182 affected units, Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2013-2014 ford escape, and 2013-2016 ford fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 ford escape, and 2013-2016 ford fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. the bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. the condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. the recall began september 20, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s20. note: owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.