Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
AVIATOR
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V693000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10905
Date Owners Notified
20201211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20201110
Make Campaign Number
20S65