CAR RECALL: Major vehicle issue could increase crash risk in Canada

Several Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled due to issues ranging from unexpected transmission failures to instrument cluster malfunctions, all of which could increase the risk of a crash.

As always, Transport Canada is overseeing the recall process to ensure compliance.

See below for more information on each vehicle, including the model, year and specific issues prompting the recall.

SUV recalled by Lincoln

Model: Corsair
Year: 2021

Issue: The recall repairs completed during recall 24S33 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-270) may not have been done correctly. A second repair is required.

On certain hybrid vehicles, a software update performed by a Ford dealer could cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral, leading to a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

What you should do: Lincoln will notify owners by mail and provide instructions on how to bring their vehicle to a dealership for a hybrid powertrain control module software update.

Truck recalled by Ford

Model: Maverick
Year: 2022, 2023, 2024

Issue: The recall repairs completed during recall 24S33 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-270) may not have been done correctly. A second repair is required.

On certain hybrid trucks, a software update performed by a Ford dealer could cause the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly, leading to a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

What you should do: Ford will notify owners by mail and provide instructions on how to bring their vehicle to a dealership for a hybrid powertrain control module software update.

Truck recalled by Ford (Hybrid models only)

Model: Maverick
Year: 2022, 2023

Issue: The recall repairs completed during recall 24C01 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-125) may not have been done correctly.

A software issue could cause the instrument cluster backlight to fail, preventing important warnings, tell-tales and gauges from displaying properly.

What you should do: Ford will notify owners by mail and provide instructions on how to bring their vehicle to a dealership for an instrument panel cluster software update.

To check if your vehicle is affected, visit Ford’s recall page and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).