Internal: park pawlRecall 23V-546 · 2023 Ford Bronco
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-546 covers 2 2023 Ford Bronco for a internal: park pawl problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V546000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.