Ford recalled thousands of Everest vehicles at risk of sudden stops, incorrectly installed DPF exhaust filters, while Explorer had faulty camera control software.

Ford’s joint venture in the US has initiated three separate recalls for Ford Everest models imported from Thailand and Ford Explorer models imported from the US. In total, more than 3,200 Ford vehicles are being recalled in Vietnam.

The first recall pertains to 1,256 Everest vehicles manufactured between November 24, 2021, and February 3, 2023. These vehicles have been fitted with faulty engine control module software, which could lead to limitations in the charging current to the battery in certain scenarios. This can result in unintended battery drainage, potentially causing the battery voltage to drop to levels insufficient for restarting the vehicle after a shutdown.

If the battery voltage falls below the permitted threshold while the vehicle is operating at speeds below 6 km/h, the vehicle’s transmission will automatically shift to park mode (P), abruptly stopping the vehicle without activating the brake lights, thereby posing a risk of collision.

Additionally, two Everest vehicles produced between May 19, 2022, and June 28, 2023, have exhaust particulate filters improperly installed. This leads to more frequent regeneration of exhaust gases, resulting in decreased fuel efficiency, reduced oil life, and non-compliance with emissions regulations.

In addition to the Everest, Ford’s premium SUV, the Explorer, is also subject to recall. During reverse operation or when the 360-degree view mode is engaged (while the vehicle is moving at low speeds), users may observe a blue streak or a completely blue/black image on the rear camera display on the center screen.

This occurrence with the Explorer happens when the driver starts the engine and may recur during subsequent ignition on/off cycles. A total of 1,967 affected Explorer units are part of this recall.

Authorized Ford dealers will rectify the faulty vehicles at no cost to the owners. For the Everest, the remedy involves replacing the DPF filter with a new one or updating the engine control module software. For Explorer vehicles, the fix involves updating the software controlling the reversing camera and 360-degree camera.

The recall for Everest vehicles commenced on August 31, while the recall for Explorer vehicles began on September 5.

Source: vnexpress.net