5 things you need to know about the new 2018-2022 ford safety recall
- This 2018-2022 ford safety recall targets a dangerous transmission issue in over 500,000 vehicles, potentially causing unexpected rollaways even when the shifter is in Park
- Affected models include the Ford Focus (2018-2021) and Ford Escape (2029-2022), with drivers reporting terrifying incidents of cars moving on their own after exit
- Ford will replace the faulty bushing on the transmission shift cable for free, but parts may not be available until mid-2025, leaving some owners waiting months for the fix
- Announced as a continued expansion of NHTSA investigations, this recall also covers vehicles previously repaired under similar service actions, signaling unresolved design flaws
- Owners should immediately engage the parking brake every time they park, as the recall notice warns that excessive wear can cause the shifter to not match the actual gear position