2013 FORD FUSION; 2014 FORD FUSION; 2016 FORD FUSION; 2015 FORD FUSION; 2013 FORD ESCAPE; 2014 FORD ESCAPE
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing that attaches to the transmission may degrade and detach over time. This defect allows drivers to shift the lever to Park and remove the key while the transmission may not actually be in Park, with no warning to alert the driver.
If a vehicle is exited without the transmission truly in Park and without the parking brake applied, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and increase crash risk. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no charge. Owners should use the parking brake until repairs are made. Affected consumers should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with recall number 18S20 to schedule the repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
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