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2010 Ford Escape, Ford Fusion and others recall: automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 24, 2010. It covers about 19 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19
reported
May 24, 2010
owners notified
May 28, 2010
related complaints
1,551

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, milan, and escape vehicles manufactured from february 27, through march 26, 2010. The park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed which fails to conform to the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention".
Risk
A vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332 and for the hearing impaired call 1‑800‑232‑5952 (tdd). Representatives are available monday through friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Recall number 10V222000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,551 complaints about transmission problems.

2010 Ford Escape2010 Ford Fusion2010 Mercury Milan

Questions about recall 10V222000

Is there a recall on the 2010 Ford Escape, Ford Fusion and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 10V222000, reported on May 24, 2010, covers about 19 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V222000?

Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332 and for the hearing impaired call 1‑800‑232‑5952 (tdd). Representatives are available monday through friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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