Ford is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles over a defect that could cause a vehicle to roll away, raising the risk of a crash. The large-scale action affects a substantial number of popular models and adds to a string of recalls the automaker has issued recently.
According to the report, the problem lies in the park system. Damage in that system could allow a vehicle to roll away, meaning a car or truck that a driver believes is securely parked could begin to move on its own, creating a hazard for people and property nearby.
The recall impacts a range of Ford's best-known nameplates. It covers certain Navigator, Expedition, Explorer, Aviator and F-150 vehicles, spanning the model years from 2018 through 2021, which together account for the more than 700,000 vehicles included in the action.
The scope of the recall is notable because it reaches across both large SUVs and the F-150, the brand's high-volume pickup. That combination helps explain the size of the recall, given how many of these vehicles are on the road in the United States.
The report indicated that Ford is aware of 24 alleged incidents connected to the issue. While that figure is small relative to the overall number of vehicles recalled, the potential for an unattended vehicle to move unexpectedly is the kind of risk that typically prompts a broad precautionary recall.
For owners of the affected models, the recall underscores the importance of watching for official notifications and following the manufacturer's guidance on having the vehicles inspected and repaired. The action reflects the continued scrutiny of vehicle safety, where even a relatively small number of reported incidents can trigger a recall covering hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks.