Ford Recalls Over 270,000 Vehicles Due to Parking Function Issue

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 273,000 vehicles in the United States due to a malfunction in the parking function that may lead to unintended rollaways, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. The recall encompasses specific models including the 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicle (BEV), the 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and the 2025-2026 Maverick pickup. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identified that the integrated parking module in these vehicles may fail to secure the vehicle in the park position when the driver shifts into that gear.

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The primary concern involves the integrated park module, which is responsible for locking the vehicle in place. If this module fails, the vehicle may roll away unexpectedly. Ford has stated that the software responsible for this issue can be updated remotely via an over-the-air update or can be addressed at a dealership, free of charge. The company plans to notify affected vehicle owners through letters scheduled for distribution on February 2, 2026.

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Ford has acknowledged the potential safety risk associated with the parking function and is taking proactive measures to rectify the issue. Vehicle owners are encouraged to reach out to Ford customer service for further information regarding the recall. The company has previously issued a recall for over 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles in June 2025 due to a separate issue involving door latches.

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While Ford is addressing the issue through a recall, some critics may question the frequency of recalls related to safety features in their vehicles. The need for multiple recalls within a short timeframe could raise concerns about the overall reliability of Ford's electric and hybrid vehicle models.

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There are no conflicting reports regarding the recall itself; however, the exact number of vehicles affected has been reported as both 272,645 and nearly 273,000 across different sources. This discrepancy may arise from rounding or updates in the recall process.

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Ford will implement the necessary software updates to rectify the parking function issue, and affected vehicle owners will receive notifications in early February 2026. The company continues to monitor the situation and may issue further updates as necessary.

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“because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.” — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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