GROUNDWORK — 22V413000: Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach FORD TRANSIT CONNECT and 4 other models: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 22V413000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 22V413000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:39:41.602Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=22V413000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 FORD ESCAPE 2017 FORD EDGE 2018 FORD ESCAPE 2017 FORD ESCAPE 2018 FORD C-MAX 2016 FORD C-MAX 2014 FORD C-MAX 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 FORD FUSION 2021 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2015 FORD FUSION 2013 FORD FUSION 2015 FORD EDGE 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2018 FORD EDGE 2013 FORD C-MAX 2019 FORD ESCAPE 2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 FORD EDGE 2014 FORD ESCAPE 2015 FORD C-MAX 2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2013 FORD ESCAPE 2017 FORD C-MAX 2015 FORD ESCAPE 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 FORD FUSION OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. OFFICIAL NOTES Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. OWNER PREPARATION Record an existing symptom and its date. Do not reproduce a loss of power, stall or transmission fault in traffic. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE The source describes a pending remedy or parts The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 22V413000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. The source describes a pending remedy or parts. What is available now for this VIN, and which interim instructions still apply? The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which engine or transmission component is covered, and does an existing drivability problem need separate diagnosis? Compare the answer with the reported components: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which items in the reported replacement remedy for 22V413000 were replaced, and are they identified on the work order? Keep the replaced items and the campaign number together so that a later visit can distinguish recall work from other repairs. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. What dated document records the remedy performed under 22V413000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.