Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the United States because of a transmission issue that can affect the vehicle’s park system. According to the recall notices cited by multiple outlets, the defect may damage the park mechanism, which can increase safety risks, including a greater chance of a vehicle rolling away and a higher risk of a crash or injury. Several Ford and Lincoln models are included in the recall population, with outlets reporting the recall figure as 741,195 vehicles in the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is cited as the agency associated with the action. CBS News reports Ford estimates that about 1% of the recalled vehicles have the defect. The company states it identified the issue and disclosed it to NHTSA through its reporting process. The materials described by the outlets do not detail remedy steps in the provided excerpts, but they consistently attribute the recall to the potential park-system damage caused by the transmission defect and the resulting safety implications.