Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #20V693000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V693000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with a 2 Includes 10,905 affected units, Drive Shaft May Fracture on Weld Seam, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with a 2

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 3.3l engine and a 10 speed automatic transmission with the all wheel drive package. the drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 11, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s65.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V693000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2020-11-10T00:00:00
Subject: Drive shaft may fracture on weld seam
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 10,905

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20S65
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 3.3l engine and a 10 speed automatic transmission with the all wheel drive package. the drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.
Consequence Summary: Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in park or a loss of drive. either condition can increase the risk of a crash. the drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 11, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s65.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.87

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