2020–2022 Ford (4 models) Powertrain / Transmission Recall 22V255000 (Ford 22S27)
NHTSA recall 22V255000 (Ford recall 22S27) covers about 252,936 2020–2022 Ford (4 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V255000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Powertrain / transmission (axle assembly)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
The risk
A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Ford recall number 22S27
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V255000 as 22S27. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S27 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2020–2022 | — |
| Ford Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020–2021 | — |
| Ford Explorer Phev | 2020–2022 | — |
| Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2020–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 14, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jun 9, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 22V255000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V255000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V255000 or 22S27). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V255000?
NHTSA recall 22V255000 (Ford recall 22S27) covers about 252,936 2020–2022 Ford (4 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V255000?
NHTSA's record for 22V255000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V255000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V255000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 22V255000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S27. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S27) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V255000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V255000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.