2022-2023 Ford, Lincoln Transmission Park Gear Recall 23V070
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. A loose bolt in the automatic transmission may prevent the park gear from engaging, leading to a rollaway risk. Dealers will inspect and replace transmissions as needed, free of…
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- Ford Explorer
- 2022–2023
- Ford F-150
- 2023
- Ford Mustang
- 2022–2023
Why This Matters: Rollaway Risk
This recall addresses a critical safety concern: the potential for a vehicle rollaway. A loose bolt within the automatic transmission may prevent the park gear from engaging properly. Even if the gear shifter indicates "PARK," the vehicle might not be securely held.
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway. This significantly increases the risk of a crash or injury to occupants or bystanders.
What's Being Recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling specific 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The core issue is a potential loose bolt within the transmission assembly.
This loose bolt can directly interfere with the transmission's ability to engage the park gear. This means that despite the driver selecting "PARK," the vehicle may not be immobilized.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 23V070000 and Ford's internal number 23S06, impacts a range of Ford and Lincoln models. Owners of the following vehicles should check their VIN:
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ford | F-150 |
| 2023 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2023 | Ford | F-150 |
| 2023 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2022 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2022 | Ford | Mustang |
To determine if your specific vehicle is part of this 2022 Ford F-150 recall or other affected models, you can visit the NHTSA recall website and enter your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's Remedy
Ford dealers will address this issue by inspecting the transmission. If necessary, the affected transmissions will be replaced entirely. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.
This proactive measure aims to eliminate the rollaway risk associated with the loose transmission bolt. The repair ensures the automatic transmission functions as intended, securely engaging the park gear.
Important Owner Information
Owner notification letters for this recall were mailed starting April 25, 2023. If you own an affected vehicle and have not received a notification, or if you have questions about the 2022 Ford F-150 recall, you can contact Ford customer service directly.
Ford's customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332. Please reference Ford's recall number 23S06 when calling. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 23V070000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary issue in Ford recall 23V070000?
- The main problem is a loose bolt inside the automatic transmission. This can prevent the transmission from properly engaging the park gear, even if the shifter shows "PARK," leading to a rollaway risk.
- Which models are affected by the 2022-2023 Ford, Lincoln transmission park gear recall?
- This recall affects certain 2022-2023 Ford F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
- What is the remedy for the loose transmission bolt issue under Ford recall 23S06?
- Dealers will inspect the transmission and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. This repair addresses the loose bolt to ensure proper park gear engagement.
- What is the safety risk associated with the transmission park gear not engaging?
- The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in an unintended rollaway. This significantly increases the risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants or nearby individuals.
- When were owners notified about this recall?
- Owner notification letters for this recall were mailed starting April 25, 2023. If you own an affected vehicle and have not received a letter, you can contact Ford customer service.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
911 complaints, the 18th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 28 crashes, 10 fires and 40 injuries for this year, which also has 32 recalls on file.
Power Train, the system this article covers, accounts for 9,483 of 39,812 complaints (24%), including 251 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2022 | 911 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 26V489000 — Back Over Prevention (Jul 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
- 25V863000 — Power Train (Dec 2025)
Recent owner reports about power train
My transmission hard shifts and stalls out. It was also low on fluid in January 2026, but it was not leaking. When pulling out from intersections with oncoming cars the transmission stalled. It has also stalled on the freeway.
Read owner complaints →Ford F150 Recall 23S65. Took truck into Palmetto Ford in Charleston, SC for recall repair due to loud scraping coming from back axle.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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