NHTSA recall 20V-788: Engine

Ford Motor Company · Reported December 17, 2020 · 4 affected model years

Engine recall

20V-788
December 17, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
Safety risk
With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V788000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateDecember 17, 2020
ComponentEngine
Fixed over the airNo

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.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Ford Explorer27 recalls total2021 Lincoln Aviator28 recalls total2020 Ford Explorer35 recalls total2020 Lincoln Aviator30 recalls total

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