New Delhi, June 30 -- Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles across the United States after identifying a transmission-related defect that could increase the risk of a crash or injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall affects select 2018 to 2021 model-year vehicles, including the Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Navigator.

According to the safety regulator, the affected vehicles may experience temporary engagement of the transmission parking pawl while the vehicle is in motion during certain gear shifts. This condition can damage components of the transmission's parking system.

If the park system is damaged, the transmission's ability ...