Report Date
Dec 17, 2020
Component
ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | FORD | EXPLORER |
| 2020 | LINCOLN | AVIATOR |
| 2021 | FORD | EXPLORER |
| 2021 | LINCOLN | AVIATOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.