FORD EXPLORER 2020: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V788000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-02-03 2020-12-17 2020-12-17

Production Dates: 2018-11-21 - 2019-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S72

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1405

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.