FORD EXPLORER 2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V693000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-11-10 | 2020-11-10 |
Production Dates: 2018-11-21 - 2019-08-21
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S65
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10905
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
