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Ford & Lincoln Transmission Park System Failure & Rollaway Defect

Current Investigations

Ford & Lincoln Transmission Park System Failure & Rollaway Defect

Scott Hirsch Law Group PLLC is currently investigating 2018–2021 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2020–2021 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020–2021 Ford F-150 trucks and SUVs equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (10R80/10R60) and park-by-wire systems for critical safety defects causing unintended vehicle rollaway. A transmission defect—involving restricted fluid flow through the valve body separator plate—can cause the internal transmission park pawl to engage while the vehicle is in motion, damaging the park mechanism and preventing the vehicle from securely holding "Park."

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Drivers Report Damaged Park Pawls, Ineffective Gear Engagement, and Runaway Vehicles

Owners and drivers report alarming incidents where, after shifting into "Park" (P) and exiting the cabin, the vehicle fails to stay held in place and rolls away down driveways, inclines, or parking lots. When the internal park pawl engages unexpectedly while moving, the mechanical teeth and locking components shear, grind, or break. As a result, the shifter may show the vehicle is in "Park," but the transmission cannot mechanically hold the multi-ton truck or SUV. This catastrophic failure exposes drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and surrounding property to severe collision, crushing, and rollover hazards. Federal reports have already linked this defect to multiple crashes, property damage claims, and physical injuries.

Ford & Lincoln Park System Rollaway Defect Questionnaire

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Over 741,000 Vehicles Recalled with No Immediate Remedy Available Until 2027

Ford Motor Company submitted a major safety recall report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA Campaign No. 26V-402 / Ford Recall No. 26S48) covering 741,195 vehicles across the United States. However, Ford has informed regulators and consumers that a permanent software and mechanical remedy is currently under development and is not expected to be deployed to dealership service centers until at least April 2027. While Ford advises owners to manually engage the electronic parking brake every time they park, many owners are left driving an inherently compromised, dangerous vehicle without a permanent factory fix. We are investigating whether Ford manufactured, marketed, and sold these high-volume vehicles with knowledge of park-by-wire and transmission defect risks.

Has your Ford or Lincoln vehicle slipped out of Park, rolled away, or suffered transmission park system damage?

Please take a moment to complete our Ford & Lincoln Park System Rollaway Defect Questionnaire (click here). By sharing your experience, you help our legal team quickly understand what happened and assess your situation; Our team promptly reviews your submission, directly contacts you to gather additional information, and clarifies any inquiries you may have. Rest assured that your information will remain confidential.