Ford, in October 2023, recalled more than 200,000 model year 2020-2022 Explorers because the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.Ford has recalled model year 2020-22 Explorers because an axle bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect, which could cause loss of power when driving or a rollaway when parked.
“The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash,” according to documents filed with the“Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt.