Recall 22V-413
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2013 to 2018 Ford C-Max and 4 other models: Power train (shift linkage/cable/rod); Power train (automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-413
- Reported
- June 10, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 2,925,968 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
The risk
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford C-Max 2013 to 2018
- Ford Edge 2015 to 2018
- Ford Escape 2013 to 2019
- Ford Fusion 2013 to 2016
- Ford Transit Connect 2013 to 2021