Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21V014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V014000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020 ford explorer police interceptor utility and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles Includes 283 affected units, Contaminated Washer Fluid/FMVSS 104, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 ford explorer police interceptor utility and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 ford explorer police interceptor utility and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles. the affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began march 2, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c01.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V014000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2021-01-15T00:00:00
Subject: Contaminated washer fluid/fmvss 104
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 283

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21C01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 ford explorer police interceptor utility and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles. the affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."
Consequence Summary: A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began march 2, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c01.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.51

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