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2020 Lincoln Aviator recall — NHTSA 20V693000

Ford Motor Company · 20V693000 · NHTSA source

Informational only. ProductGuru indexes the public NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register as a finding aid. Consult the manufacturer or an authorised dealer for the official remedy status for your specific VIN. For the authoritative record, visit nhtsa.gov campaign 20V693000. If your vehicle is subject to a "Park It / Park Outside" advisory, contact your dealer immediately.

Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V693000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Lincoln
Model: Aviator
Model year(s): 2020
Affected component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Report received: 10/11/2020

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 20V693000

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 20V693000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.