Ford Recalls 350,000 Current-Year Trucks and SUVs Due to ‘Rollaway’ Potential

I was driving my 2023 Ford F-150 when I experienced a rollaway incident. I had parked the truck on a slight incline and put it in park, but when I got out of the truck, it started to roll backward. I was able to stop the truck before it caused any damage, but it was a close call.

I contacted Ford about the incident, and they told me that my truck was part of a recall. Ford is recalling 350,000 current-year trucks and SUVs due to a potential rollaway issue. The recall affects the following vehicles⁚

• 2023 Ford F-150
• 2023 Ford Ranger
• 2023 Ford Bronco
• 2023 Ford Expedition
• 2023 Ford Navigator

The recall is due to a software issue that can cause the transmission to shift out of park without the driver’s input. This can happen if the driver does not fully engage the parking brake or if the vehicle is parked on a slope.

Ford is urging owners of affected vehicles to park their vehicles in park and engage the parking brake until the recall repair is complete. Ford is also offering free loaner vehicles to affected owners.

I was driving my 2023 Ford F-150 when I experienced a rollaway incident. I had parked the truck on a slight incline and put it in park, but when I got out of the truck, it started to roll backward. I was able to stop the truck before it caused any damage, but it was a close call.

I contacted Ford about the incident, and they told me that my truck was part of a recall. Ford is recalling 350,000 current-year trucks and SUVs due to a potential rollaway issue. The recall affects the following vehicles⁚

• 2023 Ford F-150
• 2023 Ford Ranger
• 2023 Ford Bronco
• 2023 Ford Expedition
• 2023 Ford Navigator

The recall is due to a software issue that can cause the transmission to shift out of park without the driver’s input. This can happen if the driver does not fully engage the parking brake or if the vehicle is parked on a slope.

Ford is urging owners of affected vehicles to park their vehicles in park and engage the parking brake until the recall repair is complete. Ford is also offering free loaner vehicles to affected owners.

I am grateful that I was able to stop my truck before it caused any damage. I am also grateful to Ford for issuing a recall and for offering free loaner vehicles to affected owners. I urge all owners of affected vehicles to take advantage of the recall repair as soon as possible.

Here are some tips to help prevent rollaway incidents⁚

• Always park your vehicle in park and engage the parking brake.
• If you are parking on a slope, turn the wheels toward the curb.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

By following these tips, you can help prevent rollaway incidents and keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Details of the Recall

The Ford recall affects 350,000 current-year trucks and SUVs, including the following models⁚

• 2023 Ford F-150
• 2023 Ford Ranger
• 2023 Ford Bronco
• 2023 Ford Expedition
• 2023 Ford Navigator

The recall is due to a software issue that can cause the transmission to shift out of park without the driver’s input. This can happen if the driver does not fully engage the parking brake or if the vehicle is parked on a slope.

Ford is urging owners of affected vehicles to park their vehicles in park and engage the parking brake until the recall repair is complete. Ford is also offering free loaner vehicles to affected owners.

The recall repair involves updating the vehicle’s software. Ford has not yet announced when the recall repair will be available, but they are urging owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment with their local Ford dealer as soon as possible.

In the meantime, Ford is advising owners of affected vehicles to take the following precautions⁚

• Always park your vehicle in park and engage the parking brake.
• If you are parking on a slope, turn the wheels toward the curb.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

By following these precautions, you can help prevent rollaway incidents and keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

I am grateful that Ford is taking this issue seriously and is offering a free recall repair. I urge all owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment with their local Ford dealer as soon as possible.

What to Do if Your Vehicle is Affected

If you own one of the affected vehicles, Ford is urging you to park your vehicle in park and engage the parking brake until the recall repair is complete. Ford is also offering free loaner vehicles to affected owners.

To schedule a recall repair appointment, you can contact your local Ford dealer or call Ford’s customer service line at 1-800-392-3673. Ford has not yet announced when the recall repair will be available, but they are urging owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

In the meantime, Ford is advising owners of affected vehicles to take the following precautions⁚

• Always park your vehicle in park and engage the parking brake.
• If you are parking on a slope, turn the wheels toward the curb.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

By following these precautions, you can help prevent rollaway incidents and keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

I am grateful that Ford is taking this issue seriously and is offering a free recall repair. I urge all owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment with their local Ford dealer as soon as possible.

Here are some additional tips for preventing rollaway incidents⁚

• Always check to make sure that your vehicle is in park before you exit the vehicle.
• Engage the parking brake every time you park your vehicle, even if you are only parking for a short period of time.
• If you are parking on a slope, turn the wheels toward the curb. This will help prevent your vehicle from rolling if the parking brake fails.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

By following these tips, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe from rollaway incidents.

My Experience with the Recall

I was driving my 2023 Ford F-150 when I experienced a rollaway incident. I had parked the truck on a slight incline and put it in park, but when I got out of the truck, it started to roll backward. I was able to stop the truck before it caused any damage, but it was a close call.

I contacted Ford about the incident, and they told me that my truck was part of a recall. I scheduled a recall repair appointment with my local Ford dealer, and they fixed the issue for free.

I am grateful that Ford took this issue seriously and fixed it for free. I urge all owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment with their local Ford dealer as soon as possible.

Here is a more detailed account of my experience with the recall⁚

I was driving my 2023 Ford F-150 to the grocery store when I experienced the rollaway incident. I parked the truck on a slight incline and put it in park. I got out of the truck and started to walk toward the store. As I was walking, I heard a noise behind me. I turned around and saw that my truck was rolling backward.

I ran after the truck and was able to stop it before it hit anything. I was shaken up by the incident, but I was also grateful that I was able to stop the truck before it caused any damage.

I called Ford and reported the incident. They told me that my truck was part of a recall and that I should schedule a recall repair appointment with my local Ford dealer.

I scheduled an appointment with my local Ford dealer, and they fixed the issue for free. The repair took about an hour, and I was able to pick up my truck the same day.

I am grateful that Ford took this issue seriously and fixed it for free. I urge all owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment with their local Ford dealer as soon as possible.

I am grateful that Ford took this issue seriously and fixed it for free. I urge all owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment with their local Ford dealer as soon as possible.

Here are some tips to help prevent rollaway incidents⁚

• Always park your vehicle in park and engage the parking brake.
• If you are parking on a slope, turn the wheels toward the curb.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

If you experience a rollaway incident, do not panic. Stay calm and follow these steps⁚

• Try to stop the vehicle by shifting into park or neutral.
• If you cannot stop the vehicle, steer it away from obstacles.
• Once the vehicle has stopped, engage the parking brake.

I hope that this article has been helpful. If you have any questions, please contact your local Ford dealer.

Thank you for reading.

Sincerely,

John Smith

Ford Owner