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Ford recalling 741,000 vehicles, including F-150 models, because of transmission issues
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By The Associated Press
Published: Jun. 30, 2026 at 6:56 AM MST|Updated: 7 hours ago
(AP) - Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report that the recall includes certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles with model years between 2018 and 2021.

EN ESPAÑOL | Ford llama a revisión más de 741,000 vehículos por falla en la transmisión

The report states that impacted vehicles may experience temporary engagement of their transmission parking pawl while the vehicle is in motion when certain shifts are commanded by the transmission, potentially damaging park system components.

If transmission park system damage occurs, the ability of the transmission park feature to hold the vehicle if the parking brake is not applied may be affected. Unintended movement in “park” increases the risk of a crash or injury, according to the report.

The NHTSA said that Ford is aware of 24 allegations of property damage and nine alleged injuries, with two of those being allegations of emotional injuries, related to the issue.

Vehicle owners will be notified by mail and told to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their vehicle’s Powertrain Control Module updated to the latest level software. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle’s transmission for park system damage and replace damaged transmission components as needed. There will be no charge for the service.

Vehicle owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

06/29/2026

Nearly 100,000 Hyundais are under recall. Here’s why
Nearly 100,000 Hyundai Tucsons are being recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Source: Hyundai via CNN Newsource)
By Brandy Beard
Published: Jun. 29, 2026 at 12:53 PM MST|Updated: 3 hours ago
(Gray News) - Nearly 100,000 Hyundai Tucsons are being recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall, issued June 24, was for instrument-panel display issues. According to NHTSA, the panels may fail to show critical safety information such as the speedometer or warning lights.

About 96,310 models are affected, including the Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, all model years 2025 and 2026.

The panel display software will be updated over the air or by a dealer at no charge.

Anyone with an affected model should receive notification letters starting Aug. 22. Vehicle identification numbers can be searched on nhtsa.gov.

Hyundai owners with questions can contact the customer service line at 855-371-9460.

Copyright 2026 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved

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06/18/2026

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04/16/2026

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