LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V014000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-02 2021-01-15 2021-01-19

Production Dates: 2019-04-12 - 2019-07-16

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21C01

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 283

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Consequence

A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.

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.