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2020–2021 Lincoln Nautilus recall — NHTSA 21V011000

Ford Motor Company · 21V011000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number
21V011000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Make
Lincoln
Model
Nautilus
Model year(s)
2020–2021
Affected component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Report received

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V011000

Consequence

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

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 21V011000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.

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