Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V546000 Reported August 3, 2023

Unsecured transmission may cause rollaway

Ford Motor Company · Power Train · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V546000
Manufacturer Campaign
23S44
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 3, 2023
Completion Rate
50.00

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 bronco vehicles. the transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 11, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23s44.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 23V546000 or campaign 23S44.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V546000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V546000?

NHTSA recall 23V546000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 3, 2023. It addresses: Unsecured transmission may cause rollaway. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V546000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23S44. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.