2013–2021 Ford (5 models) Powertrain / Transmission Recall 22V413000 (Ford 22S43)

NHTSA recall 22V413000 (Ford recall 22S43) covers about 2,925,968 2013–2021 Ford (5 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jun 10, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

2,925,968
vehicles affected (potential)
2013–2021
model years
Jun 10, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (shift linkage/cable/rod)

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 remedy and its status

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

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 22S43

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V413000 as 22S43. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S43 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.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford C-Max2013–2018—
Ford Edge2015–2018All Edge recallsYears to avoid
Ford Escape2013–2019All Escape recallsYears to avoid
Ford Fusion2013–2016All Fusion recallsYears to avoid
Ford Transit Connect2013–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 10, 2022
Owner notification
Oct 27, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 22V413000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. 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.
  3. If 22V413000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V413000 or 22S43). 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 22V413000?

NHTSA recall 22V413000 (Ford recall 22S43) covers about 2,925,968 2013–2021 Ford (5 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jun 10, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V413000?

NHTSA's record for 22V413000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V413000?

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 22V413000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge." 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 22V413000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S43. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S43) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V413000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V413000, 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.

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