Ford 10R80 transmission recall: 34,481 units, Park risk
Ford recalls 34,481 remanufactured 10R80 transmissions over Park holding risk
Ford 10R80 transmission recall: 34,481 units, Park risk
Ford recalls 34,481 remanufactured 10R80 transmissions after missing T10 bearing raises Park risk. Affects 2017–2021 F-150, Mustang, Explorer; free dealer fix.
2025-11-04T21:21:13+03:00
2025-11-04T21:21:13+03:00
2025-11-04T21:21:13+03:00
Ford has announced a recall of 34,481 10R80 automatic transmissions remanufactured by contractor ATC Drivetrain in Oklahoma. An internal investigation found that some rebuilt units were missing the T10 bearing, which can cause misalignment between the parking pawl and the Park gear. In that scenario, the vehicle may not consistently hold when placed in Park—a small part with outsized consequences.The issue affects 2017–2021 vehicles, including the Ford F-150, Mustang, Ranger, Explorer, Transit, Expedition, and the Lincoln Navigator. Owners might notice vibrations, harsh shifting, or difficulty engaging gears—early tells that something in the driveline isn’t behaving as it should.Ford opened its probe in the summer of 2025 after a complaint from a 2019 Mustang owner. The review confirmed that the T10 bearing was missing in a number of remanufactured transmissions. To date, there are eight warranty claims tied to the problem, and no incidents have been reported—an early signal that the issue surfaced before it could escalate.Dealers have already received instructions to inspect and replace defective units at no cost to owners. Notification letters are scheduled to go out between December 1 and 5, 2025. For most customers, the remedy should be a straightforward dealership visit that restores confidence in day-to-day use.Even with a recall of this size, Ford’s sales cadence remains strong. The F-Series continues as the best-selling pickup in the U.S., with more than 620,000 trucks sold over the first nine months of 2025. Explorer sales are up 9.6%, reinforcing its position as the brand’s flagship SUV.
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Ford recalls 34,481 remanufactured 10R80 transmissions over Park holding risk
Ford recalls 34,481 remanufactured 10R80 transmissions after missing T10 bearing raises Park risk. Affects 2017–2021 F-150, Mustang, Explorer; free dealer fix.
Michael Powers, Editor
Ford has announced a recall of 34,481 10R80 automatic transmissions remanufactured by contractor ATC Drivetrain in Oklahoma. An internal investigation found that some rebuilt units were missing the T10 bearing, which can cause misalignment between the parking pawl and the Park gear. In that scenario, the vehicle may not consistently hold when placed in Park—a small part with outsized consequences.
The issue affects 2017–2021 vehicles, including the Ford F-150, Mustang, Ranger, Explorer, Transit, Expedition, and the Lincoln Navigator. Owners might notice vibrations, harsh shifting, or difficulty engaging gears—early tells that something in the driveline isn’t behaving as it should.
Ford opened its probe in the summer of 2025 after a complaint from a 2019 Mustang owner. The review confirmed that the T10 bearing was missing in a number of remanufactured transmissions. To date, there are eight warranty claims tied to the problem, and no incidents have been reported—an early signal that the issue surfaced before it could escalate.
Dealers have already received instructions to inspect and replace defective units at no cost to owners. Notification letters are scheduled to go out between December 1 and 5, 2025. For most customers, the remedy should be a straightforward dealership visit that restores confidence in day-to-day use.
Even with a recall of this size, Ford’s sales cadence remains strong. The F-Series continues as the best-selling pickup in the U.S., with more than 620,000 trucks sold over the first nine months of 2025. Explorer sales are up 9.6%, reinforcing its position as the brand’s flagship SUV.
