Transmission failure forces Ford to a new recall
Ford initiated a recall affecting more than 272,000 vehicles due to a transmission system failure. Includes recent electric and hybrid models
The American manufacturer, Ford, is once again in the spotlight after confirming a new massive recall affecting 272,645 vehicles. The problem, related to the transmission system, poses a potential safety risk by allowing cars to move even when the driver has selected the "P" (Park) position.
The situation is especially sensitive because it involves latest-generation models and electrified technologies, one of Ford's key bets for the present and future of the brand. Although no accidents or injuries have been reported so far related to this defect, the possibility of unintentional vehicle movement has been enough to trigger the preventative recall.
The official recall documents were filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the agency that oversees these types of safety campaigns in the country.
The models affected by the recall
The recall includes three vehicles with electric and hybrid powertrains, manufactured in various recent years. Specifically, the affected models are:
They all share a critical component called the Integrated Parking Module (IPM), responsible for ensuring that the transmission is fully locked when the vehicle is parked.
According to technical information provided by the company itself, the defect could manifest in specific units equipped with this module, which prompted the decision to recall all potentially affected units to avoid greater risks.
What's wrong with the transmission and why is it risky?
The problem originates from a possible interference between the IPM's pawl and the system's sliding mechanism. When this occurs,The transmission may not fully engage the park position, even when the driver has selected “P”. In these situations, the vehicle may display warning signs, such as the absence of the selected gear on the instrument panel, the appearance of a wrench-shaped warning icon, or error messages related to the transmission system.The greatest risk occurs if the electronic parking brake does not engage correctly. Although the system is designed to activate automatically, Ford acknowledges that an additional malfunction or manual deactivation by the driver could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This scenario is especially dangerous on slopes, in residential garages, or in public parking lots, where an unintentional movement could cause collisions with other vehicles, property damage, or even pedestrian accidents. A complicated year for Ford in terms of recalls. This new recall adds to a long list of recalls that Ford has accumulated during 2025. The brand has become the manufacturer with the most recalls of this type so far this year, with an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the brand's perceived reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, aimed at correcting the problem before any incidents occur. The solution: an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come via an OTA update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. system.
The greatest risk occurs if the electronic parking brake does not engage correctly.
Although the system is designed to activate automatically, Ford acknowledges that an additional malfunction or manual deactivation by the driver could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This scenario is especially dangerous on slopes, in residential garages, or in public parking lots, where an unintentional movement could cause collisions with other vehicles, property damage, or even pedestrian accidents. A complicated year for Ford in terms of recalls. This new recall adds to a long list of recalls that Ford has accumulated during 2025.The brand has become the manufacturer with the most recalls of this type so far this year, with an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the brand's perceived reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, aimed at correcting the problem before any incidents occur. The solution: an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come via an OTA update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. system.
The greatest risk occurs if the electronic parking brake does not engage correctly.
Although the system is designed to activate automatically, Ford acknowledges that an additional malfunction or manual deactivation by the driver could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This scenario is especially dangerous on slopes, in residential garages, or in public parking lots, where an unintentional movement could cause collisions with other vehicles, property damage, or even pedestrian accidents. A complicated year for Ford in terms of recalls. This new recall adds to a long list of recalls that Ford has accumulated during 2025. The brand has become the manufacturer with the most recalls of this type so far this year, with an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the brand's perceived reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, aimed at correcting the problem before any incidents occur. The solution:an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come via an OTA update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. The appearance of a wrench-shaped warning icon or error messages related to the gear shift system.
The greatest risk occurs if the electronic parking brake does not engage correctly.
Although the system is designed to activate automatically, Ford acknowledges that an additional malfunction or manual deactivation by the driver could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This scenario is especially dangerous on slopes, in residential garages, or in public parking lots, where an unintentional movement could cause collisions with other vehicles, property damage, or even pedestrian accidents. A complicated year for Ford in terms of recalls. This new recall adds to a long list of recalls that Ford has accumulated during 2025. The brand has become the manufacturer with the most recalls of this type so far this year, with an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the brand's perceived reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, aimed at correcting the problem before any incidents occur. The solution: an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come via an OTA update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. The appearance of a wrench-shaped warning icon or error messages related to the gear shift system.
The greatest risk occurs if the electronic parking brake does not engage correctly.
Although the system is designed to activate automatically, Ford acknowledges that an additional malfunction or manual deactivation by the driver could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This scenario is especially dangerous on slopes, in residential garages, or in public parking lots, where an unintentional movement could cause collisions with other vehicles, property damage, or even pedestrian accidents. A complicated year for Ford in terms of recalls. This new recall adds to a long list of recalls that Ford has accumulated during 2025. The brand has become the manufacturer with the most recalls of this type so far this year, with an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the brand's perceived reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, aimed at correcting the problem before any incidents occur. The solution: an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come via an OTA update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. Ford acknowledges that an additional malfunction or manual deactivation by the driver could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This scenario is especially dangerous on slopes, in residential garages, or in public parking lots, where an unintentional movement could cause collisions with other vehicles, property damage, or even pedestrian accidents. A complicated year for Ford in terms of recalls. This new recall adds to a long list of recalls that Ford has accumulated during 2025. The brand has become the manufacturer with the most recalls of this type so far this year, with an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the brand's perceived reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy,aimed at correcting the problem before any incidents occur. The solution: an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come via an OTA update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. Ford acknowledges that an additional malfunction or manual deactivation by the driver could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This scenario is especially dangerous on slopes, in residential garages, or in public parking lots, where an unintentional movement could cause collisions with other vehicles, property damage, or even pedestrian accidents. A complicated year for Ford in terms of recalls. This new recall adds to a long list of recalls that Ford has accumulated during 2025. The brand has become the manufacturer with the most recalls of this type so far this year, with an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the brand's perceived reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, aimed at correcting the problem before any incidents occur. The solution: an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come via an OTA update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. With an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the perception of the brand's reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so,Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, with the goal of correcting the problem before incidents occur. The solution: an update without going to the workshop. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. With an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the perception of the brand's reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, with the goal of correcting the problem before incidents occur. The solution: an update without going to the workshop. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. The company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior.The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. With an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the perception of the brand's reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, with the goal of correcting the problem before incidents occur. The solution: an update without going to the workshop. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. The company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior.The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. With an average of nearly 95 recalls, a figure that has generated concern among analysts and consumers. While many of the previous recalls affected vehicles several years old, this case stands out for involving recent and strategic models for the company. This has had a direct impact on the perception of the brand's reliability, especially among buyers interested in electric and hybrid vehicles. Even so, Ford has insisted that the decision to recall these units is part of a preventative and transparent policy, with the goal of correcting the problem before incidents occur. The solution: an update without going to the workshop. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. The company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior.with the goal of correcting the problem before incidents occur. The solution: an update without going to the workshop. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. The company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior.with the goal of correcting the problem before incidents occur. The solution: an update without going to the workshop. Unlike other more complex recalls, Ford assured that this problem does not require mechanical intervention. The solution will come through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which will correct the operation of the Integrated Parking Module. The update will be free for all affected owners and will be installed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership. Ford reported that official notifications will begin to be mailed before May 12, 2026. In the meantime, the company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior. The company recommends that drivers pay attention to any warnings on the dashboard and avoid disengaging the electronic parking brake if they detect abnormal transmission behavior.