Ford Explorer Recall R/2022/172: The Rear Axle Bolts May Fracture During Vehicle Acceleration, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 22S27
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Explorer vehicles built between 6 November 2019 and 20 May 2020. In some of the affected vehicles the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration and may prevent the vehicle from being held stationary if the parking brake is not applied. The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update will engage the electronic parking brake every time the vehicle is shifted into Park preventing vehicles from rolling. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In some of the affected vehicles the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration and may prevent the vehicle from being held stationary if the parking brake is not applied.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR AXLE BOLTS MAY FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE ACCELERATION. Defect: In some of the affected vehicles the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration and may prevent the vehicle from being held stationary if the parking brake is not applied. Remedy: A software update will engage the electronic parking brake every time the vehicle is shifted into Park preventing vehicles from rolling.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update will engage the electronic parking brake every time the vehicle is shifted into Park preventing vehicles from rolling. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Explorer built between 6 November 2019 and 20 May 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 22S27 or the DVSA reference R/2022/172. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| ExplorerPanoramic roof partial detachment | Low | R/2026/334 | |
| Capri, ExplorerTorque inspection on various joints | Book soon | R/2026/082 | |
| Capri, ExplorerFront seat back inspection | Low | R/2025/474 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Capri, ExplorerGround connection inspection | Urgent | R/2025/317 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2022/171 on 8 Apr 2022, for the right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly. The one launched after it was R/2022/182 on 23 Jun 2022, for a number of vehicles fitted with adaptive headlamps will not display a warning message. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/172, launched 17 June 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.