Ford Recalls Over 85,000 Police Explorers Over Possible Engine Failure and Dangerous Fires!
Ford sounds the alarm on a massive recall for over 85,000 Police Explorers due to a fiery engine threat—find out the details now! 🌐 #News #DearbornMI #Michigan #FordRecall
DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 85,000 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles because the engines may fail prematurely and spark a fire.
The recall involves approximately 85,238 model year 2020–2022 Explorer vehicles with 3.3L hybrid or gas engines, equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package, according to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The affected vehicles’ engines may fail prematurely, and in the event of engine failure, “significant quantities of engine oil and/or fuel vapor may be released” into the engine compartment, potentially igniting and melting components or resulting in a fire under the hood.
In documents outlining the problem, Ford reported that a bearing seizure leads to piston and rod failure, which in turn breaches the cylinder block, causing oil or fuel vapor to become uncontained.
“Ford has not identified a single specific root cause for the bearing failures in these vehicles,” the document states.
“Bearings seize for reasons that are difficult to identify after the catastrophic failure. Potential causes are foreign object debris in the bearing, bearing material failures, crankshaft geometry concerns, and lubricant quality and presence.”
The engine failure is “expected to produce loud noises” audible to the vehicle’s operator. Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as soon as possible upon hearing “unexpected engine noises,” or after experiencing unexpected power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment.
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure. If necessary, dealers will replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge.
Ford said interim letters explaining the safety risk were expected to be mailed Aug. 19, and a second notice will be sent to owners once a remedy becomes available, which is expected in the second quarter of 2025.
As we learn about these safety concerns, let’s take a moment to keep our brave police officers in our prayers. These men and women put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and we pray that God watches over them, keeping them safe and out of harm’s way. May their service be blessed, and may they return home safely to their families.
Written by TMX staff, with additional reporting by Jack and Kitty Norton. Editor’s note: Photo used for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual subject.
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