Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially start car recalls after receiving complaints from consumers.

DETROIT - Ford announced it is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.

Ford recalls electric, hybrid vehicles

The Detroit automaker said that the recall includes certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. 

At issue is the integrated park module, which may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park.

What you can do:

Ford said that it will implement a park module software update for free.

Vehicle owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for additional information.

Ford, other vehicles recalled

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Last week, Ford also issued a recall for 108,762 Escape vehicles due to liftgate hinge covers that may detach.

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Earlier this week, American Honda also voluntarily recalled approximately 70,000 Acura ILX vehicles in the U.S. over a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The Ford Motor Company logo is seen July 20, 2008 at a dealership in Hudson, Wisconsin. (Credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images)

In addition, Stellantis recalled 72,509 Ram trucks because of an instrument panel display issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The agency said in a recall notice that the trucks may have been built with a 12-inch instrument panel cluster containing software that might cause the cluster display to go blank "during startup or while driving."