Ford recalls more than 270.000 vehicles because they can start on their own

When left with the transmission in park mode, due to a software error that controls the transmission, these vehicles do not remain braked, but can start on their own on a downhill slope or are easier to steal.

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Ford headquarters in the US state of Michigan, Photo: Shutterstock
Ford headquarters in the US state of Michigan, Photo: Shutterstock
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American automaker Ford has recalled more than 270.000 electric and hybrid pickup trucks and SUVs, some of which have been sold in the United States for years.

When left with the transmission in park mode, due to a software error that controls the transmission, these vehicles do not remain braked, but can start on their own on a downhill slope or are easier to steal.

Ford said it will provide a free software update to the parking mode module to prevent this from happening.

The Detroit automaker said today that letters have been sent to owners of the 2022-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick models to bring them in for repairs.

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